Deshi Raag is believed to have originated from Asavari thaat. In this raag Ga(k)Dha(k) & Ni(k) are used as komal swar .Ga is not used in aaroh and all seven swars are used in avoroh ,so its jati is Shadav-Sampurn. In this raag Pa and Re are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 am to 12 pm(the second part of the day).
Desi Deshi 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 Ga(k) Sa Re Sa Ni(k) Ni(k) Sa, Re Ma Pa, Dha Ma Pa, Ni Sa*.
Avaroh-[ Sa* Pa ], Dha Ma Pa Ga(k) Re Ga(k) Sa Re Sa Ni(k) Ni(k) Sa.
Pakad- Re Ga(k) Sa Re Sa Ni(k) Sa Ni(k) Sa.
Thaat – Asavari Thaat
Varjit swar – Ga
Vadi-Samvadi swar- Pa and Re
Jati- Shadav-Sampurn (6,7)
Singing time – 9 am to 12 pm(the second part of the day).
Important Notes:-
1.This is an ancient raag. Explanation of this raag is found in ancient granth. But these form is deferent from modern deshi raag.
2.Although both dhaivat are used in this raag but komal dhaivat(Dha) are less use as comparison to shudh dhaivat . Shudh dhaivat(Dha) are use in both aaroh and avaroh with pancham. As- Re Ma Pa, Dha Ma Pa, Ni(k) Sa* and Sa* Pa, dha Ma Pa. Some singers do not use komal dhaivat (Dha)
3.Association of Sa Pa with meend is special in this.
4.Practice of this is curve. Sometimes practice of this raag is straight in Aaroh.
Swar of nyas- Sa* and Pa.
Isotype raag – Barva and Tilak kamod.
Important swar combination:-
1.Re Ga(k) Sa Re, Sa Ni(k) SaNi(k) Sa.
2.Re Ma Pa Dha Ma Pa, Re Ga(k) Sa Re Ni(k) Ni (k)Sa.
3.GaPaNi Sa* Pa, Pa Dha Ma Pa, Re Ga(k) Sa Re Ni(k) Ni(k) Sa.
4.Dha(k)PaMaPa Re Ga(k) Sa Re Ni(k)Ni(k) Sa*.
When deshi raag sing the chaya of these raag come:-
1.Re Ga(k) Sa Re, Ni(k) Sa – Barwa
2.Re Ma Pa, Dha Ma Pa, Ni Sa* – Tilak Kamod and Sindura.
3.Sa* Pa, Dha – Ma Pa – Tilak kamod.
4.Ma Pa Ni Sa* Re* Ga(k) Re* Sa* – Kaphi
5.Dha(k) Pa Ma Pa – Ashwani
6.Re Ma Pa, Dha Ma Pa, Ga(k) – Re – Kaphi
Deshi Raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Deshi Raag?
Aaroh – Sa, Re Ga(k) Sa Re Sa Ni(k) Ni(k) Sa, Re Ma Pa, Dha Ma Pa, Ni Sa*.
Avaroh-[ Sa* Pa ], Dha Ma Pa Ga(k) Re Ga(k) Sa Re Sa Ni(k) Ni(k) Sa.
Pakad- Re Ga(k) Sa Re Sa Ni(k) Sa Ni(k) Sa.
What is the Jati of Deshi Raag?
Jati- Shadav-Sampurn (6,7)
What is the singing time of Deshi Raag?
Singing time – 9 am to 12 pm(the second part of the day).
Which notes are used in Deshi Raag?
Aaroh – Sa, Re Ga(k) Sa Re Sa Ni(k) Ni(k) Sa, Re Ma Pa, Dha Ma Pa, Ni Sa*.
Avaroh-[ Sa* Pa ], Dha Ma Pa Ga(k) Re Ga(k) Sa Re Sa Ni(k) Ni(k) Sa.
Pakad- Re Ga(k) Sa Re Sa Ni(k) Sa Ni(k) Sa.
What is the Thaat of Deshi Raag?
Thaat – Asavari Thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Deshi Raag?
Vadi-Samvadi swar- Pa and Re
What is the introduction of Deshi Raag?
Deshi Raag is believed to have originated from Asavari thaat. In this raag Ga(k)Dha(k) & Ni(k) are used as komal swar .Ga is not used in aaroh and all seven swars are used in avoroh ,so its jati is Shadav-Sampurn. In this raag Pa and Re are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 am to 12 pm(the second part of the day).
What are the Varjit swar of Deshi Raag?
Varjit swar – Ga
