Raga Durga
Beginnerसमय
Evening (6–9 PM)
भाव
Uplifting
वादी
Re
संवादी
Pa
Durga is a pentatonic evening raga named after the goddess Durga. It uses Sa, Re, Ma, Pa, and Dha — skipping Ga and Ni. This gives it a bright, energetic, and powerful character. It is widely used in devotional music and film songs.
Scale (Swar)
आरोह (आरोहण)
Sa Re Ma Pa Dha Sa
e r y u i pअवरोह (अवरोहण)
Sa Dha Pa Ma Re Sa
p i u y r eपकड़ (विशिष्ट वाक्य)
Ma Pa Dha Pa, Re Ma Re Sa
y u i u, r y r eThe pakad is the signature phrase that identifies this raga. Memorize it first.
How to Practice
The jump from Re directly to Ma (skipping Ga) is the defining feature of Durga. Practice this interval carefully. The Re note (key "r") is the vadi — emphasize it in your playing.
Famous Compositions
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Jai Durge Durgati Parihaarini
Devotional
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Durga Stuti
Classical