Gara raag is believed to have originated from Khamaj thaat. Both Nishad and both Ghandhar are used in this raag . Its jati is Sampurn –Sampurn(7,7). In this raag Dha & Ga are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 pm to 12 am (the second part of the night).
Gara 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 .Ni(k).Dha .Pa .Ma .Pa .Dha .Ni Sa Re Ga Re Ga Ma Pa, Dha Ni Sa* ।
Avaroh- Sa* Ni Dha Ni (k)Dha Pa Ga Re Ga(k) Re Sa .Ni .Dha. Pa ।
Thaat- Khamaj thaat
Vadi & Samvadi swar – Ga Dha
Jati– Sampurn –Sampurn(7,7).
Singing time -9 pm to 12 am (the second part of the night).
Important notes
Mostly thuri singing is played in this RaGa.- This is not a Raag of great thought.
- In this, the notes of Mandra of and Madhay Saptak are specially used.
- Some people consider Gadhya to be a shudge and sing it.
Swaroop-
Sa, Re .Ni Sa, .Ni(k).Dha .Pa .Ma .Pa .Ma .Ni(k).Dha .Ni Sa । Sa Re Ga Ga Re Ga(k) Re Sa Ga Ga Re Ga Pa Ga Re Ga(k) Re Sa, .Ni(k).Dha .Pa .Ma .Pa .Dha .Ni Sa, .Ni(k).Dha .Pa .Dha .Ni Sa । Re Ga Pa Ga, Sa Re SaReGa Ga SaRe Ga(k) Re Sa .Ni(k).Dha .Pa .Dha .Ni Sa ।
Gara raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Gara raag ?
Aaroh- Sa .Ni(k).Dha .Pa .Ma .Pa .Dha .Ni Sa Re Ga Re Ga Ma Pa, Dha Ni Sa* ।
Avaroh- Sa* Ni Dha Ni (k)Dha Pa Ga Re Ga(k) Re Sa .Ni .Dha. Pa ।
What is the Jati of Gara raag ?
Jati– Sampurn –Sampurn(7,7).
What is the singing time of Gara raag ?
Singing time -9 pm to 12 am (the second part of the night).
Which swars are used in Gara raag ?
Aaroh- Sa .Ni(k).Dha .Pa .Ma .Pa .Dha .Ni Sa Re Ga Re Ga Ma Pa, Dha Ni Sa* ।
Avaroh- Sa* Ni Dha Ni (k)Dha Pa Ga Re Ga(k) Re Sa .Ni .Dha. Pa ।
What is the Thaat of Gara raag?
Thaat- Khamaj thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Gara raag?
Vadi & Samvadi swar – Ga Dha
What is the introduction of Gara raag?
Gara raag is believed to have originated from Khamaj thaat. Both Nishad and both Ghandhar are used in this raag . Its jati is Sampurn –Sampurn(7,7). In this raag Dha & Ga are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 pm to 12 am (the second part of the night).
