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Adana
अदाना
AsavariPathos, melancholy
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
d n S R g, M R S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R g M P d n Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ n d P M g R S
Vadi (Key Note)
D
Samvadi
G
Rules
- Uses komal Ga (g), komal Dha (d), komal Ni (n)
- d (vadi) and g (samvadi) are the main notes
- The d n S ascending phrase to taar Sa is the hallmark
- Deep night raga — intense and passionate
- Distinguish from Darbari by its faster, more energetic chalan
Key Phrases
d n Ṡ R g M R SS R g M P d n ṠṠ n d P M g R Sd n Ṡ ṘM P d n d P