Hindustani Music Guide
सूरदासी मल्हार
A monsoon raag attributed to the poet Surdas, combining Kafi and Malhar elements with devotional warmth.
Raag Surdasi Malhar is a monsoon raag traditionally attributed to the blind poet-saint Surdas. It combines the Kafi thaat's komal Ga and Ni with the Malhar family's rain-evoking character, creating a raag of distinctive devotional warmth and seasonal beauty. Its folk-classical hybrid quality makes it accessible and emotionally engaging.
This summary is designed as a learner-facing orientation. Interpretive details can vary by source and performance lineage.
Sa Re Ga(k) Ma Pa Dha Ni(k) Sa
Sa Ni(k) Dha Pa Ma Ga(k) Re Sa
Ma Pa Dha, Ni(k) Dha Pa, Ma Ga(k) Re Sa
Uses komal Ga and komal Ni. The Kafi-thaat base combines with Malhar-family phrase patterns.
The attribution to Surdas connects this raag to the rich bhakti tradition of Braj. Its monsoon character is gentler and more devotional than the more dramatic Miyan ki Malhar.
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Classical repertoire
Singer: Various artists. Composer: Traditional. Surdasi Malhar is primarily a classical monsoon raag with devotional associations.
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Derived from shared thaat, mood, or time-of-day relationships.
गौड़ मल्हार
A monsoon raag combining Gaud and Malhar elements, evoking the drama and beauty of the rainy season.
Thaat: Kafi
Time: Night
बागेश्वरी कानडा
A night raag combining elements of Bageshree and Kanada into a deep, compound melodic identity.
Thaat: Kafi
Time: Night
मियाँ की मल्हार
A night raag of the Malhar family attributed to Tansen, evoking monsoon depth with both Ni variants.
Thaat: Kafi
Time: Night