Raag Durga


Swaras Gandhar & Nishad Varjya, rest all Shuddha Swaras
Jati Audhav-Audhav
Time (9 PM 12 Night) : 2nd Prahar of the Night : Ratri ka Dwitiya Prahar
Vishranti Sthan S R P D - S' D m R
Mukhya-Ang M P D - M s R ,D S - R R P
Aaroh S R m P D  S'
Avroh S' D P D m R ,D S

Vishesh : This is a very popular nocturnal melody which is also very sweet to listen to.  R R m R - ,D ,D S clarifies the Raag format manifestly. Though originally from South Indian Classical Music, this Raag is equally suitable for Hindustani Classical Music style. Chhote-Khayal and songs and very nicely composed and people practically sway and dance to the melodic compositions. Pancham should not be a resting note in Avroh as illustrated in this manner;
R m P D - P D m - m P D D m - D m P D S' - D D S' - S' D D m - m P D s - m R s - ,D S