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Gara
गारा
KhamajLight, romantic
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
S R G M P G M G 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)
G
Samvadi
N
Rules
- All shuddh swaras — sampurna scale
- G (vadi) and N (samvadi) are the main notes
- The P G M G R S vakra descending phrase is characteristic
- Late night raga — light and gentle
- Often used in light-classical and film music
Key Phrases
S R G M P G M G R SS R G M P D N ṠṠ N D P M G R SP G M G R SG M P D N Ṡ