Thaat
Kalyan
The parent scale family used for classification.
Raga learning guide
Raga Yaman
Open, luminous, and expansive — an evening raga of grace.
Time
Early evening
Rasa
Romance and grandeur
Thaat
Kalyan
Mood
Calm
Instruments
Sitar · Tanpura
Yaman is spacious and luminous, with an expansive emotional character. It is one of the most welcoming evening ragas and works beautifully for calm focus, unhurried reading, or a serene transition out of the day.
Raga structure
Aroha
Verified notation coming soon
The characteristic ascending movement of the raga.
Avaroha
Verified notation coming soon
The characteristic descending movement of the raga.
Pakad
Verified phrase coming soon
The signature phrase or movement that makes the raga recognizable.
Vadi / Samvadi
Verified notes coming soon
The primary and secondary notes emphasized in the raga.
Listening identity
Romance and grandeur
The emotional color a beginner can listen for first.
The detailed aroha, avaroha, pakad, vadi, and samvadi fields should be added only after verification from a reliable classical source or teacher.
Best for
Evening calmElegant listeningReadingGentle focus
Optional inspired listening
The YouTube channel offers meditation and sleep soundscapes with raga-inspired elements. They are peaceful listening experiences, not strict or formal classical performances.
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