Basant Bahar

बसन्त बहार

Swara Notation

S G M d N S' | S' N d P M G r S

Thaat: Purvi afternoon Shadava-Sampoorna

Vadi: Gandhar (G)

Samvadi: Nishad (N)

Basant Bahar from Purvi thaat, combining Basant and Bahar to celebrate spring.

Quick Facts

Thaat (Scale)

Purvi

Time of Day

Afternoon

Jati (Notes)

Shadava-sampoorna

Vadi (King Note)

Gandhar (G)

Samvadi (Queen Note)

Nishad (N)

Origins & Context

Basant Bahar is a composite raga combining elements of Basant and Bahar, two spring-time ragas. It celebrates the spring season with its vibrant and joyful character, evoking the beauty of blooming flowers and pleasant weather.

Technical Details

Melodic structure and movement patterns

Aroha (Ascent)

S G M d N S'

Avroh (Descent)

S' N d P M G r S

Pakad (Catch Phrase)

G M d N, S' N d P M G

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