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Durga

Jun 16, 2025

Raag Durga is a sweet and peaceful raga in Hindustani classical music. It uses only five notes in both ascending and descending (Audav-Audav). This raga feels calm, devotional, and joyful. Because it is simple and melodious, it is often taught to beginners.

Scale Structure

Aaroh :
Sa,
Re,
Ma,
Pa,
Dha,
Sa.
Avroh :
Sa,
Dha,
Pa,
Ma,
Re,
Sa.
Pakad :
Pa,
Ma,
Pa,
Dha,
Ma,
Re,
Dha,
Sa.

Musical Properties

Vadi:Ma
Samvadi:Sa
Varjit Swar:Ga, Ni
Thaat:N/A
Jati:Odav - Odav
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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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