Rageshwari raag is believed to have originated from Khamaj thaat. In this raag Nishad is used as komal swar .Pa is not used in this raag and Re is not used in the avaroh. Its jati is Audav – Shadav. In this raag Ga & Ni are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 pm to 12 am(the second part of the night).
Rageshwari 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 Ga, Ma Dha, Ni(k) Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k) Dha, Ma Ga, Re Sa.
Pakad – Dha Ni(k) Sa Ga, Ma Ga Re Sa.
Thaat – Khamaj thaat
Varjit swar – Pa and Ra
Vadi -Samvadi swar – Ga and Ni
Jati – Audav – Shadav
Singing time -9 pm to 12 am(the second part of the night).
Important Notes:-
1.It has an another type. Shudh ni used in aaroh and soft in avaroh in another type of this raag. But soft ni is used in first octave always. Rageshwari of soft nishad is more popular.
2.The association of Dha Ga is very entertaining in this raag.
3.Sometimes curve Ga is used in avaroh.
Swar of nyas – Ga, Ma and Dha.
Isotype raag – bageshwari and malgunji.
Important swar combination:-
1.Dha Ni(k) Sa Ga, Ma Ga Re Sa.
2.Ma Dha Ni(k) Sa*, Ni(k) Dha Ma Ga.
3.Ma Ga, Ma Ga Re Sa, .Ni(k) .Dha.
4.Ga Ma Dha Ni(k) Dha, Ma Ga.
5. SaReGa – Sa Ni.
Rageshwari raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Rageshwari raag ?
Aaroh – Sa Ga, Ma Dha, Ni(k) Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k) Dha, Ma Ga, Re Sa
Pakad – Dha Ni(k) Sa Ga, Ma Ga Re Sa.
What is the Jati of Rageshwari raag ?
Jati – Audav – Shadav
What is the singing time of Rageshwari raag ?
Singing time -9 pm to 12 am(the second part of the night)
Which swars are used in Rageshwari raag ?
Aaroh – Sa Ga, Ma Dha, Ni(k) Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k) Dha, Ma Ga, Re Sa
Pakad – Dha Ni(k) Sa Ga, Ma Ga Re Sa.
What is the Thaat of Rageshwari raag ?
Thaat – Khamaj thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Rageshwari raag ?
Vadi -Samvadi swar – Ga and Ni
What is the introduction of Rageshwari raag?
Rageshwari raag is believed to have originated from Khamaj thaat. In this raag Nishad is used as komal swar .Pa is not used in this raag and Re is not used in the avaroh. Its jati is Audav – Shadav. In this raag Ga & Ni are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 pm to 12 am(the second part of the night).
