Indian Classical Music And Sikh Kirtan by Gobind Singh Mansukhani (M.A., LL.B, Ph.D.) © 1982 Timing of Ragas |
| Timing of Ragas The time classification of the 31 ragas of the Sri Guru Granth Sahab is as under. A difference of one hour is permissible according to tradition. 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.: Asa, Ramkali, Bhairav, Tukhari, Prabhati. 6 a.m. to 9 a.m: Devagandhari, Bilawal. 9 a.m. to 12 noon: Gujri, Todi, Suhi, Gond, Sarang. 12 noon to 3 p.m.: Dhanasri, Wadahans. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. : Manjh, Gauri, Tilang. 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. : Sri raga, Maligaura, Bairari, Jaitsri, Kadara, Kalyan. 9 p.m. to 12 midnight: Bihagara, Nut (Nut-Narayan), Kanra, Jaijawanti, Sorath, Malar. 12 midnight to 3 a.m.: Maru, Basant. Seasonal ragas to be sung during the particular season (at any time of the day and night) are Malar in the rainy season (July to September), and Basant in the spring season (March and April). If sung out of season, the timing indicated above should be followed. |