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राग · RAGAसोहनीSohini
MARWA THAAT

Sohini

Upper-register movement gives Sohini a different profile from Marwa and Puriya. Its ascending outline leaves out Re as well as Pa.

◷ Dawn (03:00–06:00)

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AROHANA · ASCENT

S G M^ D N S’

AVAROHANA · DESCENT

S’ N D N D M^ G r S

Thaat
Marwa
Jati
Audav–Shadav, vakra
Vadi / Samvadi
D / G
Reading the notes ↗

Illustrative phrases following the linked reference. Lowercase r/g/d/n = komal; m = shuddha Ma; M^ = tivra Ma; ’ = upper octave; comma = lower octave. Thaat, time and emphasis can vary by teaching tradition. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.

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Sources & further listening +

Sohini · introductory raag reference ↗Tanarang Music · Accessed Oct. 20, 2026

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