Malkauns

Malkauns, known also as rag Malkosh, is a raga in Indian classical music. It is one of the oldest ragas of Indian classical music. The equivalent raga in Carnatic music is called Hindolam, not to be confused with the Hindustani Hindol.

Malkauns
ThaatBhairavi
TypeAudava
Time of dayLate night, 12–3
ArohanaṈ̣ S  M   
Avarohana
  • S   M  M  S
  • S   M  S
Synonym
  • Malkosh
  • Malkaush
EquivalentHindolam

According to Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, Malkauns is a raga that is "sung during small hours of the morning, just after midnight." He further adds that the raga has a soothing and intoxicating effect.

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