← Back to Ragas
Deshkar
देशकार
BilawalBright, serene
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
D S R G R S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R G P D Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ D P G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
D
Samvadi
G
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