What is Raag Naik Charju Ki Malhaar?
Raag Naik Charju Ki Malhaar is a melodic framework (raag) in South Asian classical music. Traditionally performed during the 21:00-23:59. It evokes a creative mood. Associated with monsoon. Stream 1 rendition of Raag Naik Charju Ki Malhaar on Saarey Music.
Naik Charju Ki Malhaar is a variant of Raag Malhaar, traditionally created by Naik Chharju in the 1700s. Raag Malhaar is one of the ancient Indian classical Raags closely linked with the monsoon season, renowned for its powerful ability to evoke the atmosphere of torrential rains. Legend has it that when Raag Malhaar is sung with utmost precision, it has the capacity to induce rainfall. Composed by Naik Chharju, a prominent musician whose legacy is often mentioned alongside greats like Miyan Tansen and Baiju Bawra (Nayak Baiju), Raag Chharju Ki Malhaar is a beautiful monsoon melody. Naik Chharju's descendants are believed to have founded the Kirana Gharana, originating from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh. Aaroh (Ascending scale): S - m - R - P, n - N - S' (6 notes: S, m, R, P, n, N, S’) Avroh (Descending scale): S' - P - D - P, (m)g - (m)g - m - P - m - mR - S (6 notes: S’, P, D, m, g, R, S) Pakad: S - N - D - P - G - R




