Raag Intro Series: Raag Jaunpuri | Ramprapanna Bhattacharya
Raag Jaunpuri
Swar Structure
In the ascent (Aaroh), Gandhar is omitted. Gandhar, Dhaivat, and Nishad are rendered as Komal swaras, while all other notes remain Shuddha.
Jati
Shadhav – Sampurna (6 notes in ascent, 7 in descent).
Thaat
Asawari
Vadi – Samvadi
Dhaivat – Gandhar
Time of Performance
Second quarter of the day (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
Resting Notes (Vishranti Sthan)
R, P, d, S’ – d, P, g, R
Aaroh – Avroh
S R m P d n S’
S’ n d P m g R S
Mukhya Ang (Key Phrases)
R m P, d m P S’
R’ n d P
m P n d P
d m P g R m P
Raag Description
Raag Jaunpuri shares a close resemblance with Raag Asavari in its overall expression and carries a gentle, melodious charm. However, a key distinction lies in the ascent: while both Gandhar and Nishad are omitted in Asavari, only Gandhar is omitted in Jaunpuri.
Characteristic phrases such as:
R R m m P, d m P g R S, and R n S help define the identity of the raag. The phrase d m P g R S is often rendered with smooth meend (glides), and both Gandhar and Dhaivat are treated with subtle oscillations (andolan), enhancing the emotional depth and beauty of the raag.
Jaunpuri is an Uttarang-pradhan raag, meaning it emphasizes the upper tetrachord, and it is well-suited for elaboration in the Madhya and Tar saptaks.
Rasa and Mood
This raag evokes a deep, introspective atmosphere, rich in Bhakti (devotion) and Shringar (romantic expression).
Illustrative Note Combinations
S ,n ,n S
R R S
R R m m P
P P
P d d P
d P d m P
R R m m P
m P n d P
m P d n S’
R m P d m P S’
S’ R’ R’ S’
R’ R’ n n S’
R n S R n d P
d m P g R S R m P
d m P S’
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