Multani

An afternoon raag of the Todi family with a distinctive ascending leap and intense melodic character.

Thaat: Todi
Jati: Audav - Sampurna
Vadi: Pa
Samvadi: Sa
Time: Afternoon
Moods: Meditative, Melancholic, Serious

Overview

Raag Multani belongs to the Todi thaat and shares its komal Re, komal Ga, and tivra Ma. It is distinguished from Todi by its characteristic ascending pattern that skips Re and Dha, and by the intensity and restless energy of its phrase movement. It is traditionally associated with the afternoon hours and carries an atmosphere of longing and urgency.

This summary is designed as a learner-facing orientation. Interpretive details can vary by source and performance lineage.

Aaroh

Sa Ga(k) Ma(t) Pa Ni Sa

Avroh

Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma(t) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa

Pakad / Chalan

Ga(k) Ma(t) Pa, Ni Sa, Ni Dha Pa, Ma(t) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa

Swaras and note treatment

Uses komal Re, komal Ga, and tivra Ma. Re and Dha are omitted in ascent but present in descent.

Performance notes

The leap from Sa to Ga(k) in ascent and the strong Pa emphasis distinguish Multani from Todi. The Ni-Sa push at the top is characteristic.

Representative listening

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Tere Bina Zindagi Se

Aandhi (1975)

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar. Composer: R. D. Burman. Sometimes discussed as having Multani-tinged melodic movement in popular raag-song lists.

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