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Deshkar
देशकार
BilawalBright, serene
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
Dha Sa Re Ga Re Sa
Aaroh (Ascending)
Sa Re Ga Pa Dha •Sa
Avroh (Descending)
•Sa Dha Pa Ga Re Sa
Vadi (Key Note)
Dha
Samvadi
Ga
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Rules
- Pentatonic raga — m and N are varjit (omitted)
- Same notes as Bhupali but D is vadi (not G)
- D (vadi) and G (samvadi) are the main notes
- Distinguish from Bhupali by emphasizing D more than G
- Morning raga — Bhupali is evening
Key Phrases
D S R G R SS R G P D ṠṠ D P G R SD P G R S D.G P D Ṡ D P G