Laharithe raga notebook

Kedar

केदारHindustani

also written: Kedara

In the Hindustani tradition, Kedar is placed under the Kalyan thaat and is sung in the night. Its vadi is Ma and its samvadi Sa. 38 compositions are attributed to it in the Lahari knowledge base.

At a glance

Thaat
Kalyanverified ×5

sources differ: karnatik says bilaaval

Melakarta
Mechakalyani
Aroha
SRS, SmGP, MPDNS
Avaroha
NSDNDP, DMPm, mRRS
Vadi
Maverified ×5
Samvadi
Saverified ×5
Time
1st Prahar of the Night (6PM to 9PM)

sources differ: chandrakantha says 6:00pm – 9:00pm; ragajunglism says evening, night; oceanofragas says 7 p.m.-10 p.m.; swarganga says 9pm - 12am

Jati
Audhav - Sampurna Vakra

sources differ: ragajunglism says shadav-shadav; swarganga says Audav - Shadav; oceanofragas says Audava-Shadava/Five notes-Six notes

Songs in Kedar

Film songs

  • Bole To Basuri KahiRajkamal · Saawan Ko Aane Do · 1979 · hindi×2 sources
  • Hamko Manki Shakti DenaVasant Desai · Guddi · 1971 · hindi×2 sources
  • Aap Ki Ankhon Men Kucch Mahake Hue Se Raaz HaiR.D. Burman · Ghar · 1978 · hindi
  • Aap Yun Hi Agar Hum Se Milte RaheEk Musafir Ek Hasina · hindi
  • Aap Yun Hi Agar Humse Milte Rahe Dekhiye Ek Din Pyaar Ho JaayegaO.P. Nayyar · Ek Musafir Ek Hasina · 1962 · hindi
  • Bekas Pe Karam KijieNaushad · Mughal-e-Azam · 1960 · hindi
  • Bhooli Bisri ChandMehdi Hassan · (Non-film song) · hindi
  • Darashan Do Ghanashyam Naath Morii Ankhiyan Pyasi ReRavi · Narsi Bhagat · 1957 · hindi
  • Har Waqt Tere Husn KaRavi · Chingari · 1989 · hindi
  • Itane Kariib Aa Ke Bhii Na Jaane Kis Liye (a.k.a. Kuchh Ajnabi Se Aap Hai KuchhKhaiyam · Shagun · 1964 · hindi
  • Jaan-E-Tamanna Kya Kar DalaO.P. Nayyar · CID 909 · 1967 · hindi
  • Jao Re Jogi Tum Jao ReShankar · Amrapali · 1966 · hindi
  • Kanha Ja Jahindi
  • Kanha Ja Re (a.k.a Baat Takat Thak Thak Gaye Naina)Chitragupta · Boot Polish / Tel Malish · 1961 · hindi
  • Kisi Ki YaadMadan Mohan · Jahan Ara · 1964 · hindi
  • Main Pagal Mera Manawa PagalMadan Mohan · Ashiaana · 1952 · hindi
  • Mil Ja Re Jane JanaS.D. Burman · Benazeer · 1964 · hindi

Bandishen

  • Ambuwa Bourane RiVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Baje Baje Pag Nupur PaijaniVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Barkha Rut Ki ChandaniVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Daar Daar Par Bolat Koyaliya Eri AaliVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Garje Re Ghata GhanVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Jake Karan Pragat Bhaye Shri RamVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • kaMganavaa moraa ata hee amolaa
  • Kanha re nand nandan

…and 13 more compositions in the database.

Related ragas

Equivalent across traditions

Hamir Kalyani,Neelāmbari

Similar

Adambari Kedar,Chandni Kedar,Hameer,Jaladhar Kedar,Noorsarang,Shiv Kedar,Shuddha Sarang

Sources & further reading

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