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Hansdhwani
हंसध्वनि
BilawalBright, serene
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
G R G P N Ṡ
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R G P N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N P G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
G
Samvadi
N
Rules
- Pentatonic raga — M and D are varjit (omitted)
- Only uses S R G P N — five shuddh swaras
- G (vadi) and N (samvadi) are the prominent notes
- A very auspicious, joyful raga — often used for beginnings
- South Indian origin (Carnatic equivalent: Hamsadhwani)
Key Phrases
G R G P N ṠS R G P N ṠṠ N P G R SN P G R SR G P N Ṡ N P G