Gurjari (raga)

Gurjari is an Indian classical music raga. Raga Gurjari is named after Gujarat, India.^[1] In south India, the raga is called Shekharachandrika. This raga has Tivra Ma, and Komal Re, Dha and Ga.,

The Bandish - 'Bhor Bhaye Todi Baat' sung by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan is based on this raga.

Origin

The present day Gurjari raga owes its origin to the Gurjars (or Gujjars).^[2]

References

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