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Kalingda
कलिंगड़ा
BhairavSolemn, devotional
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
M r S, d. N. S r M
Aaroh (Ascending)
S r M P d N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N d P M r S
Vadi (Key Note)
M
Samvadi
S
Rules
- Uses komal Re (r) and komal Dha (d), shuddh Ni (N)
- G is varjit (omitted) in both directions
- M (vadi) and S (samvadi) are prominent
- The mandra saptak approach (d. N. S) is essential
- Dawn raga — has a devotional, awakening quality
Key Phrases
M r S d. N. SS r M P d N ṠṠ N d P M r Sd. N. S r Md N Ṡ N d P M