Sohini
सोहिनी
S G M D N S' r' S' | S' N D N D, G M D M G M G r S
Origins & Context
Sohini is a hexatonic raga from the Marwa thaat. Unlike the two other Marwa that ragas, Marwa and Puriya, Raga Sohini starts and ends with Sa, and has more stability on Sa.
The komal re in the aroha is found in tar saptak, while it is featured once in the avaroha. This raga tends to confuse listeners to the lines of Raga Hindol (due to the exclusion of komal re in the avaroha, lack of komal re in svarupa) and Raga Sivaranjani (Vadi and Samvadi being D and G, confusing Da to be the Sa of Sivaranjani). The overall mood of this raga is romantic and melancholy. It is much lighter to sing than unstable Marwa or Puriya.
Technical Details
Melodic structure and movement patterns
Aroha (Ascent)
S G M D N S' r' S'
Avroh (Descent)
S' N D N D, G M D M G M G r S
Pakad (Catch Phrase)
S' N D N D G M D N S'
Recordings & Performances
Listen to master musicians perform this raga
Upcoming recordings and performances will be featured here. Check back soon!