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Shankara
शंकरा
BilawalBright, serene
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
P G P D N D P
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R G P D N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N D P G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
P
Samvadi
S
Rules
- M is varjit (omitted) in both aaroh and avroh
- All shuddh swaras — hexatonic (six notes)
- P (vadi) and S (samvadi) are prominent
- The P G P oscillation is characteristic
- Evening raga — has a majestic quality
Key Phrases
P G P D N D PS R G P D N ṠṠ N D P G R SG P D N ṠD N D P G R S