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Raga Name: Maru Bihaga
That Name: Bilavala
Aroha: ‘N S G M P N S
Avaroha: S’ N D P M G M G R S m G P M G M G R
S
Jati: Audava – Sampurna
Vadi: G
Samvadi: N
Swarupa: P G M G R S m G S G M P
Prahar: 5th
Prahar (3 PM to 6 PM)
Raga Information:
Maru Bihaga is an evening raga from the Kalyana
That. There are two big features to note about this raga. Firstly, the name
implies that it has a relationship with Raga Bihaga.
Raga Bihaga’s aroha and avaroha are similar in the respect that the notes used are
the same. However, the approach is different. In Raga Bihaga,
D was used in a glance. In addition, the M and m usage was allowed a chromatic
feel. The m swar had not much of an impact in the
whole scope of the raga, but it was needed. In Maru-Bihaga,
D has a little more importance. Even though it is not used as often as the purvanga, it has a full value, instead of a glimpse-value.
In addition, m has its own sustain when used in the avaroha.
It is not used in a chromatic sense or even attempt to try to reproduce a
chromatic feel as Raga Bihaga does. It is a very
lovely raga depicting devotion and love.
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UPDATED: June 13, 2009