Puriya

Raag Puriya is a majestic and profound evening melody belonging to the Marwa Thhat. It is a 'Sandhiprakash' Raag, traditionally performed during the transition from day to night. This Raag is characterized by the complete omission of the note Pancham (Pa), giving it a unique Shadav-Shadav jati. It utilizes Komal Rishabh (Re) and Tivra Madhyam (Ma'), while the other notes are Shuddh. Puriya is renowned for its deeply meditative, serious (Gambhir), and spiritual temperament. Unlike its close relatives Marwa and Sohini, Puriya focuses on the lower and middle octaves, emphasizing Gandhar (Ga) as its Vadi and Nishad (Ni) as its Samavadi. The Raag creates an atmosphere of introspection, tranquility, and emotional depth, making it a favorite for seasoned artists to showcase their mastery over subtle microtones and melodic expansion (Vistar).