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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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