Marwa

मारवा

Musical Structure

Rules

• Uses komal Re (r) and tivra Ma (M)
• P is varjit (omitted) from both directions
• r (vadi) and D (samvadi) are the main notes
• Sa should be avoided as a resting note — creates restlessness
• Evening/sunset raga — intense and yearning quality
• The D N r phrase is the hallmark movement

Key Phrases