Tilak Kamod


Tilak Kamod is a Hindustani classical raga.

Origin

The raga emerges from Khamaj thaat.

Technical description

The raga is of Shadava-Sampoorna nature, i.e., in its arohana six notes are used, whereas the avarohana uses All seven notes.
All the swaras used in this raga are shuddha except for N which is sometimes komal. The usage of komal brings in the characteristics of Khamaj thaat. However, shuddha N in the avarohana is quite frequently used in north Indian style of performing this raga.
Arohana: 'P 'N S R G S R M P N S'.
Avarohana: Sa' Pa Dha Ma Ga Sa Re Ga Sa 'Ni 'Pa 'Ni Sa Re Ga Sa.
Pakad:'Pa 'Ni Sa Re Ga Sa Re Pa Ma Ga Sa 'Ni
The vadi swar is Re, and the samvadi is Pa.

Samay (Time)

The raga is to be sung during the second quarter of the night.

Further information

It is a very melodious raga, and whereas heavy classical genres like Khyals are often based on this raga, light classical genres are more popular in Tilak Kamod. Rarely, a tinge of Komal Ni is also used in this raga. The raga is very close to ragas like Desh, and hence requires a skilful rendition for the differences to be distinct to the listener.