Tilang
Janya raga of Carnatic music
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::summary Janya raga of Carnatic music ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Tilang |
| image_name | Tailangi.png |
| Khamaj<ref name | "tanarang.com" |
| type | Audava-Audava |
| time | 2nd Prahar of the night |
| arohana | |
| avarohana | |
| vadi | |
| samavadi | |
| similar | Jog |
| :: |
| name = Tilang | image_name = Tailangi.png | image_alt = | thaat = Khamaj | type = Audava-Audava | time = 2nd Prahar of the night | season = | arohana = | avarohana = | vadi = | samavadi = | pakad = | chalan = | synonym = | equivalent = | similar = Jog
Tilang is a raga in Indian classical music, that belongs to the Khamaj Thaat.
Scale
This raga has a lowered seventh, () in the descending scale.
Its defining characteristics are: , . Some performers add a Re to create the following pattern: .
Vādī and Samvādī
In Carnatic music
This raga originated in Hindustani classical music and has been taken into Carnatic music. It is derived from the 28th Melakarta (parent scale) Harikambhoji. It is an audava-audava raga (pentatonic asymmetrical scale) with the following structure.
Compositions
- Shree Ganesha Charanam by Papanasam Sivan
- Ramakrishnaru Manege, Tarakka Bindige and Dasara Nindisa Beda by Purandara Dasa
- Satyavantara Sangaviralu by Kanaka Dasa
- Shanthi Nilava Vendum by Sethumadava Rao
- Prabho Ganapathe by Agastya
- Thamarai Malar Ondru by Kavi Kannan
- Jaya Vara Varini by U Ve Srinivasa Varadachariar
- Maha Ganapathim by Dayanand Saraswati
- Bandide Indu by KS Burli
- Bhaja Bhaja Manasa by Kamalesha Vittaladasa
- Maha Ganapathe Namo Namo is a rare Bhajan
Film songs
Language : [[Hindi]]
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| Song | Film | Composer | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gori Gori Gaon Ki Gori Re | Yeh Gulistan Hamara | S. D. Burman | Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar |
| Kaise Kahen Ham | Sharmeelee | S. D. Burman | Kishore Kumar |
| Meri Kahani Bhulnevale Tera Jahan Abad Rahe | Deedar | Naushad | Mohammad Rafi |
| Yahi Arman Lekar Aaj Apne Ghar Se Ham Nukale | Shabaab | Naushad | Mohammad Rafi |
| Sajna Sang Kahe Neha Lagae | Main Nashe Mein Hoon | Shankar–Jaikishan | Lata Mangeshkar |
| Lagan Tose Lagi Balma | Dekh Kabira Roya | Madan Mohan (composer) | Lata Mangeshkar |
| Chota Sa Baalama Ankhiyan Neend Udaye Le Gayo | Raagini | O. P. Nayyar | Asha Bhosle |
| Mein Apne Aap Se Ghabra Gaya Hoon | Bindya | Iqbal Qureshi | Mohammad Rafi |
| Chota Sa Baalama Ankhiyan Neend Udaye Le Gayo | Mehboob Ki Mehndi | Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Lata Mangeshkar & Mohammad Rafi |
| :: |
Tamil
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Language : [[Telugu Language|Telugu]]
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| Song | Film | Composer(s) | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neela Kandhara | Bhookailas | R. Sudarsanam & R. Govardhanam | Ghantasala |
| Jaya Jaya Jaya Sharada Jaya Kalabhi Sharada | Mahakavi Kalidasu | Pendyala | P. Susheela |
| Naa Chandamama | Pandava Vanavasam | Ghantasala | Ghantasala & P. Susheela |
| Niluvumaa Niluvumaa | Amarasilpi Jakkanna | S. Rajeswara Rao | Ghantasala & P. Susheela |
| Manasaa, Kavvinchake | Pandanti Kapuram | S. P. Kodandapani | P. Susheela |
| Jaamu Gadichenu Jabili Vodigenu | Mogudu-Pellalu (1985) | Ramesh Naidu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela |
| Naalo Ninne Choodanaa | Vichitra Vivaham (1973) | Satyam | P. Bhanumathi |
| Naa Sneham Pandi Premai Nindina Cheliya Ravela | Babu | K. Chakravarthy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| :: |
Scale similarities
- Gambhiranata raga is a symmetrical Carnatic raga with N3 (Kakali Niṣāda) in both ascending and descending scales, while Tilang uses Kaisiki Niṣāda (N2) in descending scale.
- Savitri raga is a symmetrical Carnatic raga with N2 (Kaisiki Niṣāda) in both ascending and descending scales, while Tilang uses Kakali Niṣāda (N3) in ascending scale.
Tilang therefore has the Arohana (ascending scale) of Gambhiranata, and Avrohana (descending scale) of Savitri.
Notes
References
References
- (8 January 2024). "Raag Tilang – Indian Classical Music – Tanarang.com".
- Rao, B.Subba. (1996). "Raganidhi: A Comparative Study Of Hindustani And Karnatak Ragas. Volume Four (Q to Z)". The Music Academy.
- Singha, H.S.. (2000). "The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (over 1000 Entries)". Hemkunt Publishers.
- ''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications
- Katz, J.. (1992). "The Traditional Indian Theory and Practice of Music and Dance". E.J. Brill.
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