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Chhayanat Chāyānaṭ (“shadow or glimpse of Nat“) is a raga in Hindustani classical music.[1]
Technical description
Chhayanat is a very popular raag whereas its constituent “Chhaya” and “Nat” are rarely sung anymore. Its distinctive phrases P->R and P->S’ set it apart from the related Kamod, Kedar, Alhaiya Bilaval and Hameer.[2]
Samay
Chhayanat is an evening raag, and is sung during the second “prahar” 9PM-12AM.
References
- ^ a b c d Bor, Joep; Rao, Suvarnalata (1999). The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records with Rotterdam Conservatory of Music. p. 56. ISBN 9780954397609.
- ^ Parrikar, Rajan (26 August 2019). “Cracked Open – The Nats”.