Gara
A flexible light-classical framework using both forms of Ga and Ni. Compare phrase shapes and the lower-register turns with the linked examples.
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S R G R; G m P D; N S'
AVAROHANA · DESCENTS' n D n; P m G R; g R S
- Thaat
- Khamaj
- Jati
- Sampurna–Sampurna, vakra
- Vadi / Samvadi
- Ga / Ni
The outline and Ga–Ni emphasis follow Sangtar. Timing varies: his account gives the second daytime prahar; Howlett discusses evening, night and a time-neutral tradition. This profile leaves the listening window flexible. Notation: r/g/d/n = komal; m = shuddha Ma; M^ = tivra Ma; apostrophe = upper octave; comma = lower octave. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.
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Sources & further listening +
Gara — Sangtar Raagkosh ↗Sangtar · Accessed Oct. 27, 2026
Gara — Raga Junglism ↗George Howlett · Accessed Oct. 27, 2026