It utilises the shuddha (pure) form of Ni on the ascent, and the komala (flat) form of Ni on the descent, creating a key asymmetry in compositional and improvisational performance.

This raga has been explored more in the lighter forms of Hindustani Classical Music such as Thumri, Tappa etc.

Harikambhoji is the equivalent rāgam in Carnatic music.

Arohana: S G M P D N Ṡ[a][1][2] Avroha: Ṡ Ṉ D P M G R S[b][2][1][3] Vadi Swar: G[2] Samavadi Swar: N[2] In Dhrupad, Sadra, Khayal, Thumri & Tappa styles : Hindi Film Songs based on Raga Khamaj: The Narsinh Bhajan "Vaishnav jan to" is also based on Khamaj.

The Sargam Geet is as follows: set to teentaal, that is sixteen beats: This is the Prelude to the Sargam Geet, the underscore signifies the avagraha i.e. prolongation of the immediate previous note by one beat for one _ and three beats in case of _ _ _