Marva (raga) |
| Thaat | Marva |
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| Time of day | Sunset |
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| Arohana | 'Ni Re Ga Ma Dha Ni Re' S' |
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| Avarohana | Re' Ni Dha Ma Ga Re 'Ni 'Dha Sa |
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| Equivalent | Malavi, Maru |
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Raag Marwa or Marva is an Indian raag belonging to Hindustani classical music. This is a masculine raaga and conveys an emotion of longing or separation.This is a sandhiprakash raaga of sandhyakaaleen samay.This means that it is sung during dusk hour. This raag includes Teervra Madhyam and Komal Rishab and Pancham the 5th note is totally varjit or prohibited. The Kshadaj or Sa in this raag hold a special place. Kshadaj is considered to be the most important swara in this raag but is allowed to be used as minimum as possible in order to create a feeling of longing and frustration of patience for the swara. This minimizling the use of Kshadaj ultimately helps the raaga to achieve its proper mood