Pure Joy - Based on Raag Jhinjhoti

Pure Joy – Based on Raag Jhinjhoti is a 2023 instrumental composition by Indian classical musician Niladri Kumar. The track spans 4 minutes and 47 seconds and draws from the Raag Jhinjhoti framework, a melodic structure in Hindustani classical music characterized by its use of komal re (flattened second) and komal dha (flattened sixth).

Niladri Kumar composed and performed the piece on the zitar, a hybrid string instrument he developed by modifying the traditional sitar. The recording features his signature fusion of classical raga phrasing with contemporary production techniques. The artist employed layered textures and rhythmic variations while retaining the raga’s core melodic identity.

The track was released as a standalone digital single. No label affiliation is documented in available sources. Notable elements include an improvisational alaap-inspired introduction followed by a structured jhala-like climax. The composition balances traditional taans (fast melodic runs) with ambient soundscapes, reflecting Kumar’s approach to bridging classical and modern genres.

Contextual details about the recording session, accompanying artists, or live performances remain unverified in public records. The work aligns with Kumar’s broader discography, which often explores raga adaptations through experimental instrumentation.