Musical Anatomy
Thaat
Kalyan
Jati
Audav-Sampoorna
Time
Evening
Vadi
Ma
Samvadi
Sa
Nature
Serene, stately, evening
Arohana (Ascent)
Sa Ma Pa Ma* Pa Dha Ni Ṡa▲Avarohana (Descent)
Ṡa▲ Ni Dha Pa Ma* Ma Ga Re SaPakad (Characteristic Phrase)
Sa Ma Pa Dha Ni Ṡa▲Notation guide
Vadi (Ma)Samvadi (Sa)Komal ♭Tivra ♯AbsentSaShuddha — naturalsaKomal — flatMa*Tivra — sharp▲Taar saptak▼Mandra saptak
Kedar Nat is a compound raga combining elements of Kedar and Nat. It retains Kedar's characteristic vakra ascent (skipping Re and Ga) and the dual-Ma descent while incorporating Nat's clear, straightforward character. An evening raga of great majesty.
Discover More Songs in Kedar Nat
Discover More Songs in Kedar Nat
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Many Hindi film songs blend multiple raags across their mukhda and antara. When searching, you may discover songs primarily in other raags that share Kedar Nat's emotional palette — that's intentional cross-raag composition by the music director.