Raags

ਸਿਰੀ ਰਾਗੁ

A grave, contemplative mode; the first great raag of the Granth, sung to steady the mind toward the eternal.

ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ

A raag of Punjab itself, tender and yearning — the soul-bride's longing for the Beloved.

ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ

A serious, reflective mode for deep thought; the most extensively used raag in the scripture.

ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ

The raag of hope and dawn — Asa Ki Var is sung in it each morning to rouse the spirit.

ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ

A gentle, devotional morning mode, sweet and prayerful.

ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ

A soft, settled mode of quiet devotion.

ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ

A raag of separation and reunion, often sung at night, coloured with longing.

ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸੁ

Associated with both rejoicing and mourning; it carries the Alahniyan, the songs of grief turned toward acceptance.

ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ

A frank, heartfelt evening mode much loved for its directness of devotion.

ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ

A devotional mode of the day, warm and absorbing; it carries the Aarti.

ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ

A tender mode blending longing with hope, sung in the evening.

ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ

A plaintive morning mode, expressing the ache of separation.

ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ

A light morning mode of gentle devotion (a small section of the Granth).

ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ

A mode of Persian and folk colour, expressing love and surrender.

ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ

A warm, intimate mode of love and union, often in the bride's voice.

ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ

A bright, joyful morning mode — the raag of contentment and praise.

ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ

A lively mode of praise and wonder at the Divine.

ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ

A reflective dawn mode; the raag of yogis, carrying the Sidh Gosht and Ramkali Sad.

ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ

A festive, celebratory mode of joyful praise.

ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ

A devotional mode of love and longing for the Divine.

ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ

A bold, heroic mode of the battlefield — sung to instil fearlessness and resolve.

ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ

A mode of separation and seasons; it carries Guru Nanak's Barah Maha.

ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ

A serene night mode of steady devotion.

ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ

An intense early-dawn mode of awakening and earnest prayer.

ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ

The raag of spring — renewal, blossoming and the soul's reawakening.

ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰੰਗ

A bright midday mode expressing the thirst of the soul for the Divine.

ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ

The raag of the rains — grace falling like monsoon water on a parched heart.

ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ

A deep, stately night mode of devotion and majesty.

ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ

A peaceful evening mode of praise and serenity.

ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ

An early-morning mode of awakening to the remembrance of God.

ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ

A gentle, introspective mode of devotion — the final raag of the Granth (verses of the ninth Guru).