HARIPRASAD CHAURASIA - RAGA MADHUVANTI

Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012 Madhuvanti (Kannada: ಮಧà³à²µà²‚ತಿ) is the name of a raga used in Indian classical music. It is a Hindustani music raga, which is reported to have been borrowed into carnatic music, and is structurally similar to Multani.It is a romantic raga based on the foundation, eternity and colors of love. Madhu literally means honey. It is a very sweet raga with a very simple philosophy of love and romance.Madhuvanti's notes are S g M P N S' while ascending and all the swaras, S' N D P M g R S, in the descent. (notations M - tivra,g-komal gandhar). Madhuvanti belongs to thaat Todi.Madhuvanti is played after 4 pm before 8 pm.It expresses a gentle loving sentiment. It has also been used in Indian movie songs and music as it lends itself to lilting melodies. Category Music License Standard YouTube License





