Barwa
A Kafi-allied raag associated with the Agra tradition. Komal Ga, both Ni forms and Malhar-related turns contribute to its movement.
◷ Late morning (09:00–12:00)
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Phrase-based; see the cited chalan and theory note.
AVAROHANA · DESCENTPhrase-based; no single scalar descent is imposed.
- Thaat
- Kafi
- Jati
- Reference-specific / phrase-based
- Vadi / Samvadi
- Rishabh / Pancham
The source describes a late-morning association and commonly cited Re–Pa emphasis. A pitch inventory alone does not distinguish Barwa from its related raags. Shorthand: r/g/d/n = komal; m = shuddha Ma; M^ = tivra Ma. Octave positions are not added to the reference shorthand. Unassigned fields are not a claim of an anytime tradition. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.
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Sources & further listening +
Barwa | SRgmPDnNS | Hindustani Raga Index | 365+ Ragas ↗George Howlett / Rāga Junglism · Accessed Oct. 28, 2026