- ThaatOdav - Sampurna
Desh
Jun 17, 2025
Raag Desh is a popular and beautiful raga in Hindustani classical music. It is especially known for its patriotic, romantic, and devotional mood. It belongs to the Khamaj Thaat and is widely used in semi-classical forms like Thumri, Bhajan, Ghazal, and also in folk and patriotic songs (like “Vande Mataram”).
Scale Structure
Aaroh :
Sa,
Re,
Ma,
Pa,
Ni,
Sa.
Avroh :
Sa,
Ni,
Dha,
Pa,
Ma,
Ga,
Re,
Ga,
Sa.
Pakad :
Re,
MaPa,
NiDhaPa,
MaPaDha,
MaGaRe,
GaSa.
Musical Properties
Vadi:Re
Samvadi:Pa
Varjit Swar:Ga, Dha in Aaroh
Thaat:N/A
Jati:Odav - Sampurna
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Key Characteristics
- Uses all seven notes (Sampurna)
- Teevra Madhyam is the key characteristic note
- Gandhar is the Vadi (most important note)
- Suitable for elaboration and improvisation
- Perfect for evening meditation
Mukt Swar Vistar
Melodic elaboration of each note with characteristic phrases and movements:
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