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Gunkali Raagini
wife of Maalkons
From the treatises
Blooming like a flower herself, she gathers blossoms with her heart full of gladness; for the coming of her lord Maalkons, she duly prepares the bed.
tr. A. K. Coomaraswamy, Catalogue of the Indian Collections in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston — Part V: Rajput Painting (1926) · Public domain
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About Raag Gunkali
When it comes to morning Raags, Gunkali stands as a beautiful embodiment of devotion and compassion. This Raag is classified under the Bhairon Thaat and is particularly known for its melodic emphasis on meend (gliding notes). By incorporating the notes Komal Rishabh and Komal Dhaivat into the Raag Durga, musicians can create the enchanting Raag Gunkali. Gunkali is a relatively uncomplicated Raag that allows for extensive exploration across all three octaves.
The unique ambiance of this Raag is crafted through the following sequence of notes: ,d ,d S ; r r S ; r m ; m m P m ; P P d m ; P m r ; r S ,d ,d S; m P d S' ; S' r' S' d P ; r' S' d P ; d m P d ; m r S ;
On this folio — Gunkali Raagini · c. 1675–1725 · The Cleveland Museum of Art
Inscription — upper right: Number 27, Gaunakali Rag
The Maalkons family
