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Marwa
मारवा
MarwaIntense, restless
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
D N r, N D M̃ G r S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S r G M̃ D N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N D M̃ G r S
Vadi (Key Note)
D
Samvadi
R
Rules
- Uses komal Re (r) and tivra Ma (M̃)
- P is varjit (omitted) from both directions
- D (vadi) and r (samvadi) are the main notes
- Sa should be avoided as a resting note — creates restlessness
- Evening/sunset raga — intense and yearning quality
- The D N r phrase is the hallmark movement
Key Phrases
D N r N D M̃ G r SS r G M̃ D N ṠṠ N D M̃ G r Sr G M̃ D NN D M̃ G r