DHAANI

          Dhaani is a hindusthani classical style raga,  belonging to the Kaafi thaat, it is an Audava Raga. Dhaani is an evening melody.Raga Shudhdha Dhanyasi of the carnatic classical style is the equivalent of raga Dhaani. Shudhdha Dhanyasi is derived from the parent raga Kharaharapriya and also called Udayaravi Chandrika.

          Kannada film music has some of the all time hit songs composed in this raga

Few well known songs set in Dhaani are listed below

1. The never fading ever melodious "Baare Baare Chandada Cheluvina Taare" from the movie 'Naagara Haavu'

2. The melodious "HeLe Kogile" from the movie 'Nammoora Mandaara Hoove'

3. The beautiful melody "Nanna Neenu Gellalaare" from the movie 'Nee Nanna gellalaare'