Devshakh raag is believed to have originated from Kaphi thaat. In this raag Ga(k) & Ni(k) are used as komal swar.Dha is not used in this raag and all swars are used as shudha. In this raag Sa & Pa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is midday 12 pm to 3 pm.
Devshakh 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 Ma Re Pa Ma Ni(k) Pa Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k)Pa Ma Ma Ga(k) Ma Re Sa.
Thaat – Kaphi thaat
Varjit swar – Dha
Vadi -Samvadi swar – Sa Pa
Singing time -Midday 12 pm to 3 pm.
Important Notes –
•This is type of kanhda.
•Gandhar is agitated in this.
•Although gandhar is taboo in aaroh but Ga Ma Re Sa is used.
Devshakh raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Devshakh raag ?
Aaroh – Sa Ma Re Pa Ma Ni(k) Pa Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k)Pa Ma Ma Ga(k) Ma Re Sa.
What is the singing time ofDevshakh raag ?
Singing time -Midday 12 pm to 3 pm.
Which swars are used in Devshakh raag ?
Aaroh – Sa Ma Re Pa Ma Ni(k) Pa Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k)Pa Ma Ma Ga(k) Ma Re Sa.
What is the Thaat of Devshakh raag ?
Thaat – Kaphi thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Devshakh raag ?
Vadi -Samvadi swar – Sa Pa
What is the introduction of Devshakh raag?
Devshakh raag is believed to have originated from Kaphi thaat. In this raag Ga(k) & Ni(k) are used as komal swar .Dha is not used in this raag and all swars are used as shudha. In this raag Sa & Pa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is midday 12 pm to 3 pm.
