The study of r(...)ga-s form is the backbone of Hindust(...)n(...) R(...)ga Sang(...)ta.

Comparative Study of Hindust(...)n(...) R(...)ga-s (vol. I), offers an up-to-date like compilation on descriptions, forms, movements and spirit of various r(...)ga-s.

Out of the taxonomy of Hindust(...)n(...) repertoire, 74 r(...)ga-s from 5 groups or « families » have been treated (i.e. Kaly(...)na, S(...)ranga, Bhairava, Gaur(...) and K(...)nad(...) ) as well as 17 r(...)ga-s pertaining to miscellaneous groups, thus bringing to 91 the number of r(...)ga-s studied.

Investigations have been mainly based on the study of the contemporary Hindi texts written by the most outstanding Indian scholars, on the analysis of sound recorded r(...)ga-s and on the teachings of Dr. K. C. Gangrade (previous Dean & Head of Instrumental Music Dept., Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu University).

As there is a great lack of serious literature available in the English language on this subject, the present study can greatly benefit non-Hindi speaking students and scholars of India and abroad who, because of a mere language difficulty, had difficulty acceding to the analytical world of r(...)ga.