Durga Kalyan raag is believed to have originated from Kalyan thaat. In this raag both Madhayam are used and all swar are used as shudha . Its jati is Wakra -Sampurn. In this raag Sa & Pa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 pm to 9 pm (the first part of the night).
Durga Kalyan 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 Durga Kalyan:-
Aaroh- Sa Re Ga Ma(t)Pa Dha Ni Sa*.
Avaroh- Sa* Ni Dha Pa Ma(t)Ga Re, Ma MaRe Re.Dha Sa.
Thaat – Kalyan thaat
Jati- wakra -Sampurn
Singing time – 6 pm to 9 pm (the first part of the night).
Important Notes:-
1.From the name it’s seems that it’s combination of Durga and Kalyan raag.
2.The organ of Durga and Kalyan is special in this. When take organ of Kalyan then twira Madhayam is used and when take organ of Durga then shudha Madhyam is used.
3.Practice of this raag start with .Ni Re. Each allap of this raag ends with Durgang. This is Utrang pradhan raag.
Durga Kalyan raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Durga Kalyan raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Re Ga Ma(t)Pa Dha Ni Sa*.
Avaroh- Sa* Ni Dha Pa Ma(t)Ga Re, Ma MaRe Re.Dha Sa.
What is the Jati of Durga Kalyan raag ?
Jati- Wakra -Sampurn
What is the singing time of Durga Kalyan raag ?
Singing time – 6 pm to 9 pm (the first part of the night).
Which swars are used in Durga Kalyan raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Re Ga Ma(t)Pa Dha Ni Sa*.
Avaroh- Sa* Ni Dha Pa Ma(t)Ga Re, Ma MaRe Re.Dha Sa.
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Durga Kalyan raag?
Vadi-Samvadi swar- Sa and Pa
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Durga Kalyan raag?
Vadi-Samvadi swar- Sa and Pa
What is the Thaat of Durga Kalyan raag ?
Thaat- Kalyan thaat
What is the introduction of Durga Kalyan raag?
Durga Kalyan raag is believed to have originated from Kalyan thaat. In this raag both Madhayam are used and all swar are used as shudha . Its jati is wakra -Sampurn. In this raag Sa & Pa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 pm to 9 pm (the first part of the night).
