Raga Abhogi is a relatively recent raga which has been borrowed from the
classical music of South India. Since the northern Abhogi has movements that are
typical for the Kanada ragas, it is often referred to as Abhogi kanada.

Both Pa and Ne are omitted in this raga. Some musicians drop the Re in ascending
patterns as well. Sa and Ma are important notes in Abhogi, but Dha and Re are
frequently sustained as well. Flat Ga is often approached from Ma in ascent and
has a light oscillation to show the typical Kanada feature. The ascent and
descent can be direct unless the distinctive Kanada phrase G M R S is used.
Still, many musicians tend to return to the tonic as follows: M G R D S.

There are some similarities with raga Bageshri. However, Bageshri also includes
flat Ni and a limited use of Pa, which gives it a different flavour.

Time: Early night, 9 - 12.

Vadi (main note): Ma

Samvadi (second important note): Sa

Lower Octave - sa re ga ma pa dha ne
Middle Octave - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ne
High Octave - SA RE GA MA PA DHA NE

Saragam 1

Aaroh

Sa Re Ga Ma Dha SA

Avaroh

SA Dha Ma Ga Re Sa

Pakad

Ga Ma Re Sa

Ma Ga Re Sa

Sa Re Ga Ma Dha SA

Ma Ga Re Sa, Dha Ma Ga Re Sa

These short phrases, especially the oscillation on g (komal Ga) and the descent
M g R S, are what give Abhogi its Kanada flavour.