Raga Kedar

About the Raga

Raga Kedar is a prominent Hindustani classical raga associated with the late evening. It is known for its distinctive treatment of Madhyam, using both Shuddha and Tivra Madhyam, and for its graceful, devotional and contemplative character. The raga has a strong melodic identity and is particularly suited to slow and detailed development.

Feature	Information
Raga	Kedar
Thaat	Kalyan
Jati	Shadav–Shadav
Aroha	S M M P D P S′
Avaroha	S′ N D P M P M G R S
Vadi	Ma
Samvadi	Sa
Important Feature	Both Shuddha & Tivra Madhyam
Time	Late evening

Artist: Ustad Rahimuddin Dagar
Form: Dhrupad
Tradition: Dagar Bani
Raga: Kedar

About the Recording

This performance presents Raga Kedar in the Dhrupad tradition of Ustad Rahimuddin Dagar, offering an example of the spacious and deeply melodic approach associated with the Dagar Bani.

About the Artist

Ustad Rahimuddin Dagar was a distinguished member of the Dagar family and an important exponent of the Dhrupad tradition. His contribution forms part of the rich lineage of Dagar musicians who helped preserve and transmit Dhrupad through the twentieth century.