Gurjari
ThaatTodi
Time of dayLate morning, 9–12
Arohana
  • S Ṟ G̱ M̄ Ḏ N Ṡ
Avarohana
  • Ṡ N Ḏ M̄ G̱ Ṟ S
VadiḎ
SamavadiṞ
Synonym
  • Gujari Todi
  • Gurjari Todi
SimilarMiyan ki Todi

Gurjari is an Indian classical music raga. Raga Gurjari is named after Gujarat, India.[1] In south India, the raga is called Shekharachandrika. This raga has Tivra Ma, and Komal Re, Dha and Ga.,

The Bandish - 'Bhor Bhaye Todi Baat' sung by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan is based on this raga.

Origin

The present day Gurjari raga owes its origin to the Gurjars (or Gujjars).[2]

References

  1. ^ Delvoye, Françoise (2013). New Developments in Asian Studies. Routledge. p. 344. ISBN 9781136174704.
  2. ^ O. Gosvami (1978). The story of Indian music: its growth and synthesis. Scholarly Press. p. 72. ISBN 0403015677. ISBN 978-0-403-01567-2.


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