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Gunakri

Gunakri is a raga in Hindustani classical music. Some consider it to be the same as the raga, Gunkali, while others consider the two to be distinct ragas. Gunakri is usually used in the khyal and dhrupad forms.

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Gunakri
ThaatBhairav
TypeAudava
Time of dayDaybreak1
ArohanaS  M P  a1
Avarohana  P M  Sb1
Vadi
Samavadi
Synonym
  • Gunkali
  • Gunakriya1
SimilarJogiya

Gunakri is a raga in Hindustani classical music.2 Some consider it to be the same as the raga, Gunkali, while others consider the two to be distinct ragas. Gunakri is usually used in the khyal and dhrupad forms.1

Notes

Notes

  1. Alternate notations:
    • Carnatic: S R₁ M₁ P D₁ 
    • Western: C D F G A C
  2. Alternate notations:
    • Carnatic:  D₁ P M₁ R₁ S
    • Western: C A G F D C
References

References

  1. Bor, Joep; Rao, Suvarnalata (1999). The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records with Rotterdam Conservatory of Music. p. 76. ISBN 978-0-9543976-0-9.
  2. The Historical Development of Indian Music: A Critical Study. Firma K. L. Mukhopadhyay. 1973. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-88386-344-2. Retrieved 26 May 2021.