गंदहरव मनोहरि

Raag Gandharva Manohari is a complete scale with all 7 notes in both ascent and descent raga in the Carnatic classical music tradition.. With its Sampurna-Sampurna jati structure, this raag creates a distinctive tonal landscape. The predominant rasa is Peace/Tranquility (शांत), making it suitable for compositions that evoke peaceful, meditative emotions. It is traditionally performed during evening hours, and its melodic contour offers rich possibilities for alapana, kalpanaswaram, and creative improvisation.

As part of the rich tapestry of Indian classical music, Raag Gandharva Manohari represents the deep connection between melodic structure and emotional expression that defines the Carnatic tradition.

Raag Gandharva Manohari is a Carnatic janya raag combining 'Gandharva' (the celestial musicians of Hindu mythology) with 'Manohari' (that which captivates the mind/heart). Manohari is a well-known Carnatic janya raag derived from Harikambhoji, the 28th melakarta, whose note-set corresponds to the Hindustani Khamaj thaat (Sa, Shuddha Re, Shuddha Ga, Shuddha Ma, Pa, Shuddha Dha, komal Ni). Manohari is a pleasing, aesthetically rich raag frequently composed in by Carnatic masters. The 'Gandharva' prefix transforms it into a celestial variant — the form of Manohari as sung by divine musicians, suggesting an elevated, refined rendition of the base raag's note-set. This compound raag may employ a different arohana-avarohana pattern than standard Manohari while retaining its essential note material. Like its related form Dharani Manohari, it is a specialist raag not widely encountered in modern concert programmes.