Maru Bihag

Maru Bihaga is an evening raga from the Kalyana thaat. 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. It is a very lovely raga depicting devotion and love.