Raag Durga – Introduction

Thaat: Bilawal

Jati: Audav–Audav (5 notes in ascent and descent)

Aaroh (Ascent): Sa Re Ma Pa Dha Sa'

Avaroh (Descent): Sa Dha Pa Ma Re Sa'

Omitted Notes (Varjit Swar): Ga and Ni are not used in this raag

Vadi (Most Important Note): Ma

Samvadi (Second Important Note): Sa

Time of Performance: Early night (after sunset)

Nature / Mood:

• Peaceful (Shanta)
• Devotional (Bhakti)
• Simple and soothing

Pakad (Signature Phrase):

1. Re Ma Pa, Dha Pa, Ma Re, Sa
2. Sa, Re Pa, Ma Pa Dha Ma Re, Dha Sa, Re Pa, Ma Pa Dha Ma Re, Dha Sa 

Chalan (Movement):

Sa Re Ma Pa, Dha Pa, Ma Re Sa

Re Ma Pa Dha, Dha Pa Ma Re

🎤 Key Singing Points:

• A very beginner-friendly raag
• Focus on smooth movement between Ma → Pa → Dha
• Avoid using Ga and Ni completely
• Give a slight emphasis and resting point on Ma (Vadi)
• Keep the expression calm and devotional