Khamaj () is a Hindustani classical Music raga within the Khamaj thaat which is named after it.
Many ghazals and thumris are based on Khamaj. It utilises the shuddha (pure) form of Ni on the ascent, and the komala (flat) form of Ni on the descent, creating a key asymmetry in compositional and improvisational performance. This raga has been explored more in the lighter forms of Hindustani Classical Music such as Thumri, Tappa etc. Having said that, many compositions in Dhrupad and Khayal are found as well. Harikambhoji is the equivalent rāgam in Carnatic music.
Theory [Raag Shashtra]
Arohana:
Avroha: SWAAI SANGEET (Part 1) Theory of Indian Classical Music by Prem Jialal Vasant
Vadi Swar:
Samavadi Swar:
Compositions
In Dhrupad, Sadra, Khayal, Thumri & Tappa styles :
Sudhi Bisara Gayi...(Sadra form – in 10 beat cycle of Jhaptal. Sung by Abdul Karim Khan of Kirana Gharana) "Ban Ban Dhunda liyo banvari......"(Set in TeenTal, composed by Acharya Dr Pandit Gokulotsavji Maharaj) "nand ghar aaj baje badhai......"(Set in TeenTal, composed by Acharya Dr Pandit Gokulotsavji Maharaj) Piya Tori Tirchhi Najar Laage Pyaari Re... (Bol Banav Ki Thumri form. Sung by Faiyaz Khan of Agra Gharana) Koyaliyan Kuhuk/Kook Sunaave... (Khayal/Bandishi Thumri form – in 16 beat cycle of Teentala. Sung by Nisar Hussain Khan of Rampur Gharana, Ajoy Chakrabarty of Patiala Gharana Shyaam Rang Daari... (Dhrupad form – in 14 beat cycle of Dhamar Tala. Sung by N. Zahiruddin Dagar & F. Wasfuddin Dagar) Ab Maan Jao Saiyaan...(Dadra) sung by Ustad Ghulam Abbas Khan of Rampur Sahaswan Gharana Sudh Naa Lini Jabse Gaye... (Dadra form – Sung by Faiyaz Khan of Agra Gharana and also Mentioned in Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande's Kramik Pustak Malika Vol. 2)
Hindi Film Songs based on Raga Khamaj:
Bada natkhat hai...ka kare yashoda maiya, "Kuchh Toh Log Kahenge" and Raina Beet Jaye (with Todi in mukhara) – Amar Prem Ayo kahanse ghanashyam – Buddha Mil Gaya Vo na aenge palatkar – Devdaas A dilse dil mila le – Navrang Dhal chuki shame Gam – Kohinoor Khat likha de savariyake nam babu Mere to giridharagopala – Meera Tere bina sajna lage na jiya hamar – Aarti Tere mere milan ki ye raina – Abhimaan Khamaj – Fuzön sung by Shafqat Amanat Ali Mitwa – Kabhi alvida na kehna
The Narsinh Bhajan "Vaishnav jan to" is also based on Khamaj.
The Sargam Geet is as follows: set to teentaal, that is sixteen beats:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 G G S G M P G M D _ M P D _ M G _ _ _ D N S' _ S ' D P M G R S
This is the Prelude to the Sargam Geet, the underscore signifies the avagraha i.e. prolongation of the immediate previous note by one beat for one _ and three beats in case of _ _ _
Film Songs
Language : Hindi SongMovieComposerSingers Vo Na Ayenge PalatkarDevdasS. D. BurmanMubarak Begum Piya Tose Naina Lage ReGuideLata Mangeshkar Nazar Lagi Raja Tore Bungle ParKala PaniAsha Bhosle Ham Apna Unhe Bana Na SakeBhanwaraKhemchand PrakashK. L. Saigal Sajana Saanjh BhayiRotiAnil Biswas (composer)Begum Akhtar Ab Kya Misal DunAartiRoshan (music director)Mohammed Rafi Tere Bina Sajna Lage Na Jiya HamarMohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar Bata Do Koi Kaun Gali Gaye ShyamMadhu A Dil Se Dil Mila Le NavrangC. RamchandraAsha Bhosle Dhal Chuki Sham-e-GhamKohinoorNaushadMohammed Rafi Chunariya Katati JaeMother IndiaMohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Shamshad BegumHam Tere Pyar MeinDil Ek MandirShankar–Jaikishan, Hasrat JaipuriLata Mangeshkar Mere To Giridhara Gopala MeeraRavi ShankarVani Jairam, Dinkar Kamanna Sakhi Re Suun Bole Papiha Miss MaryHemant KumarLata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle Jao Re jogi tum jao reAmrapaliShankar–JaikishanLata Mangeshkar O Sajna Barakha Bahara Ayi ParakhSalil ChowdhuryAyo Kahan Se Ghanashyam Buddha Mil GayaR. D. BurmanManna Dey, Archana MahantaBada Natkhat Hai Re Krishna Kahaiya Amar PremLata MangeshkarKuch To Log KahengeKishore KumarSham Dhale Jamuna KinarePushpanjaliLaxmikant–PyarelalLata Mangeshkar, Manna DeyKhat Likh De Savariya Ke Naam BabuAaye Din Bahar KeAsha Bhosle
Language:Tamil SongMovieComposerSingerKaakum KarangalK. V. MahadevanT. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaKalviya Selvama VeeramaSaraswati SabathamT. M. SoundararajanEnnirandhu 16 VayathuAnnai IllamAnbulla MaanvizhiyeKuzhandaiyum Deivamum M. S. Viswanathan Ore Padal Unnai AzhaikkumEngirundho VandhaalSumaithaangi SaaindhaalThanga PathakkamMellapo Mellapo KaavalkaaranT. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaKungamapottin MangalamKudiyirundha KoyilVizhiye VizhiyePuthiya BhoomiMannadhi MannanViswanathan–RamamoorthyT. M. SoundararajanMalargalai Pol ThangaiPasamalarKelvi PiranthathuPachai VilakkuSilar Siripaar Silar AzhuvaarPaava MannippuKalangalil Aval VasanthamP. B. SreenivasAnbumanam KanindhapinneAalukkoru VeeduP. B. Sreenivas, P. SusheelaUnnai Ondru KetpenPuthiya ParavaiP. SusheelaAthaimadi MethaiyadiKarpagamMuthana MuthallavoNenjil Or AalayamKavalaigal KidakattumBandha PasamT. M. Soundararajan, P. B. SreenivasOdam NadhiyinileKathiruntha KangalSirkazhi GovindarajanDevankoyil ManiyosaiMani OsaiThookam Un KangalaiAalayamaniS. JanakiAmmavuku ManasukulleManapanthalS.C.KrishnanAmaithiyaana NathiyinileAandavan KattalaiT. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaNaan Malarodu ThaniyagaIru VallavargalVedhaNaane NaanaAzhage Unnai AarathikkirenIlayarajaVani JairamManasukkulle NayanaMallu Vetti MinorArunmozhi, S. JanakiMegam KarukayilaeVaidehi KathirunthalIlayaraja, Uma RamananAdukku Malli YeduthuAavarampooS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. JanakiMandhiram IdhuK. J. YesudasKanavu KaanumNeengal KettavaiPottu Vaitha Oru Vatta NilaIdhayamPazhamuthir CholaiVarusham PadhinaaruAdi Kaana KarunkuyilePoonthotta KaavalkaaranVaana MalaiIdhu Namma BhoomiEduthu VechaNinaive Oru SangeethamS. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam(Pathos)Sandhu PottuThevar MaganS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kamal HaasanEnna Paada SollatheyAan PaavamS. JanakiNadhi Odum KaraiyoramAavarampooChinna Kuyil Paadum PattuPoove Poochooda VaaK. S. ChitraThenmadurai SeemaiyileThangamana RaasaOru Naal Oru KanavuKannukkul NilavuK. J. Yesudas, Anuradha SriramThendral VarumFriendsHariharan, BhavathariniDiana DianaKaadhal KavithaiHariharanEnnavendru SolvathammaRajakumaranS. P. BalasubrahmanyamEn KadhaleDuetA. R. RahmanChinna Chinna Aasai(Shankarabaranam traces too)RojaMinminiUyire Uyire(charanam in Charukesi)BombayHariharan, K. S. ChithraKannukku Mai AzhaguPudhiya MugamUnni Menon, P. SusheelaMaya MachindraIndianS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, SwarnalathaNenje NenjeRatchaganK. J. Yesudas, Sadhana SargamAathangara MarameKizhakku CheemayileMano, Sujatha MohanAdi NenthikkittenStarKarthik, Chitra SivaramanSandakkozhiAaytha EzhuthuMadhushree, A.R.RahmanKummi AdiSillunu Oru KaadhalSirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram, Swarnalatha, Naresh Iyer, Theni Kunjarammal, Vignesh, ChorusMaduraikku PogathadeeAzhagiya Tamil MaganBenny Dayal, Archith, Darshana KTPutham Puthu OlaiVedham PudhithuDevendranK. S. ChithraPullankuzhal Mozhi TamilOorum UravumShankar–GaneshS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani JairamKambangade KambangadeVaaname EllaiMaragadha ManiMaragadha Mani, K. S. ChithraVannathi PoochiPaatti Sollai ThattatheChandraboseS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. ChithraAathu Mettu ThopukulleManasukketha MaharasaDevaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. SusheelaVayakkaaduParambaraiMano, K. S. ChithraKannukulleDhillVidyasagarManikka VinayagamLesa LesaLesa LesaHarris JayarajAnuradha Sriram
Notes
Notable songs Kuch To Log Kahenge Tere Mere Milan Ki Ye Raina Mora Saiyyan Mose Bole Vaishnava Jana To (in Mishra Khamaj)
References
Sources
http://www.tanarang.com/english/khamaj_eng.htm https://www.parrikar.org/hindustani/khamaj/
External links More details about raga Khamaj