Vachaspati raag is believed to have originated from Carnatak Sangeet Paddhati thaat. In this raag Madhyam is used as tiwra & Nishad is used as komal swar. Re & Dha are not used this raag and all remaining swars are used as shudha. Its jati is Audav-Sampurn(5,6). In this raag Sa & Pa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 3 pm to 6 pm (the last hours of the day).
Vachaspati 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(t) Pa Ni(k)Sa*
Avaroh- Sa* Ni(k)Dha Pa Ma(t) Ga Re Sa- ,Ni(k)Sa-
Vadi & Samvadi swar -Sa Pa
Varjit swar- Re Dha
Jati- Audav-Sampurn(5,6).
Thaat- Carnatak Sangeet Paddhati thaat
Singing time -3 pm to 6 pm (the last hours of the day).
Important Notes-
- Raag Vachaspati is a Raag derived from Carnatic music. By softening the nishad in Raag Maru Bihag, Raag Vachaspati is formed.
- Raag Champakali is its equivalent Raag, in which Gandhara predominates in its descent, but Rishabh predominates in Vachaspati’s descent. It is a very melodious but obsolete raag.
Vachaspati raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Vachaspati raag ?
Aaroh – Sa Ga Ma(t) Pa Ni(k)Sa*
Avaroh- Sa* Ni(k)Dha Pa Ma(t) Ga Re Sa- ,Ni(k)Sa-
What is the Jati of Vachaspati raag ?
Jati- Audav-Sampurn(5,6).
What is the singing time of Vachaspati raag ?
Singing time -3 pm to 6 pm (the last hours of the day).
Which swars are used in Vachaspati raag ?
Aaroh – Sa Ga Ma(t) Pa Ni(k)Sa*
Avaroh- Sa* Ni(k)Dha Pa Ma(t) Ga Re Sa- ,Ni(k)Sa-
What is the Thaat of Vachaspati raag ?
Thaat- Carnatak Sangeet Paddhati thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Vachaspati raag ?
Vadi & Samvadi swar -Sa Pa
What are the Varjit swar of Vachaspati raag ?
Varjit swar- Re Dha
What is the introduction of Vachaspati raag?
Vachaspati raag is believed to have originated from Carnatak Sangeet Paddhati thaat. In this raag Madhyam is used as tiwra & Nishad is used as komal swar. Re & Dha are not used this raag and all remaining swars are used as shudha. Its jati is Audav-Sampurn(5,6). In this raag Sa & Pa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 3 pm to 6 pm (the last hours of the day).
