Basant Mukhari raag is believed to have originated from Bhairav thaat. In this raag Re(k),Dha(k)& Ni(k) are used as komal swar and all remaining swar are used as shudha. Its jati is Sampurn – Sampurn (7,7). In this raag Pa & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 am to 12 Pm(the second part of the day).
Basant Mukhari Raag
How To Read Sargam Notes –
- “.” is used for Mandra saptak(Lower octave notes) swars.eg- .Pa
- “*” is user for Taar Saptak (Higher Octave notes) Swars eg – Pa*
- “(k)” small character is used for komal swars.eg – ( Re(k) , Ga(k) , Dha(k) , Ni(k) )
- Ma(t) here “(t)” is used for showing teevra swar Ma(t) .
- “-” is used for Holdong the notes according to the Song.
- Swars written “ReGa” in this manner means they are playing fast or two swars on one beat.
- Ma(Ga) or (Ga)Ma Here Ga is Kan Swar or Sparsh Swar and Ma is Mool Swar. (You Can skip the kan swar if not understand how to play)
- Swars written [ Ni(k) Pa ] in this manner they are playing or singing in sliding mode means Meend acc to Indian music .
- { NiSa*Re*Sa* Ni } here this braket {} is used for showing Khatka in which swars are playing fast .
Description of Raag :-
Aaroh- Sa Re(k)Ga Ma Pa Dha(k) Ni(k) Sa*
Avaroh- Sa* Ni(k)Dha(k)Pa Ma Ga Re(k)Sa , Ni(k)Sa –
Jati – Sampurn – Sampurn (7,7).
Thaat- Bhairav thaat
Vadi & Samvadi swar -Pa Sa
Singing time -9 am to 12 Pm(the second part of the day).
Important Notes-
- Raag Basant Mukhari is a very sweet but difficult raag among the raags of the day.
- This raga is a combination of raag Bhairav (Sa Re(k)Ga Ma) in purvanga and raga Bhairavi (Pa Dha(k) Ni(k) Sa) in uttarang. That’s why a lot of Riyaz is required to sing it. These vocal accompaniments show the form of Raag Basant Mukhari.
Swar Sangatiya-
Re(k)Re(k)Sa – Re(k)Ga- GaGaMa – Ma GaMa Pa – Pa Ma – Pa Dha(k)Ni(k)- Ni(k) Dha(k)Pa Ma Ga- Re(k)Ga Ma Pa Ma – Ni(k)Dha(k)– Re(k)* Sa* – Dha(k)Ni(k)Dha(k)Pa – Pa Ma Ga Ma – Re(k)GaMa Pa Ma – Ga Ma Re(k)Re(k)Sa – , Ni(k), Dha(k), Ni(k)Sa – Re(k)Ga Ma – Ga Pa Ma Ga Re(k)Sa –
Basant Mukhari raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Basant Mukhari raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Re(k)Ga Ma Pa Dha(k) Ni(k) Sa*
Avaroh- Sa* Ni(k)Dha(k)Pa Ma Ga Re(k)Sa , Ni(k)Sa –
What is the Jati of Basant Mukhari raag ?
Jati – Sampurn – Sampurn (7,7).
What is the singing time of Basant Mukhari raag ?
Singing time -9 am to 12 Pm(the second part of the day).
Which notes are used in Basant Mukhari raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Re(k)Ga Ma Pa Dha(k) Ni(k) Sa*
Avaroh- Sa* Ni(k)Dha(k)Pa Ma Ga Re(k)Sa , Ni(k)Sa –
What is the Thaat of Basant Mukhari raag ?
Thaat- Bhairav thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Basant Mukhari raag ?
Vadi & Samvadi swar -Pa Sa
What is the introduction of Basant Mukhari raag?
Basant Mukhari raag is believed to have originated from Bhairav thaat. In this raag Re(k),Dha(k)& Ni(k) are used as komal swar and all remaining swar are used as shudha. Its jati is Sampurn – Sampurn (7,7). In this raag Pa & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 am to 12 Pm(the second part of the day).