Raag Deshkar

SwarMadhya and Nishad Varjya. Rest all Shuddha Swaras.
JatiAudhav - Audhav Vakra
ThaatBilawal
Vadi - SamvadiDhaivat - Gandhar
Time1st Prahar of the Day (6AM to 9AM)
Vishranti SthanP; D; S'; - S'; D; P;
Mukhya AngS R G P D ; D G P ; S' D ; P D G P ; G R S ; ,D S;
Aaroh - AvrohS R G P D S' - S' D P D G P G R S

Raag Deshkar is similar to Raag Bhoopali but it is different in the way it is sung. The important note here is Shuddha Dhaivat, which is very strong in Deshkar. Pancham is prominent in Aalap and Aalap ends with Pancham. In Raag Deshkar, Dhaivat-Gandhar Sangati is important and Rishabh is Alp in Avroh. The Nyas Swar is Pancham. S’ D ; D P ; P D G P – This is Raag Vachak Sangati.

This Raag belongs to Bilawal Thaat. This is a Uttarang Pradhan Raag and can be expanded in Madhya and Tar Saptaks. Combination of notes coupled with the Vakrata facet help in proper description of this Raag as illustrated here:-

S ; S R G P D ; D G P ; P D G P ; S’ D ; D S’ R’ D R’ S’ ; S’ D D P ; P D G P ; G (R)S ; S ,D S ; S G P D P ; G (R)S;

Raag Deshkar Bandishen

All the following bandishen are written and composed by Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe ‘Tanarang’ and are published in his book ‘Acharya Tanarang Ki Bandishen Vol 2‘. This book contains the notation and audio of 405 Bandishen from 31 Raags. All these bandishen are sung by Shri Prakash Vishwanath Ringe. For more information and to buy this book, please contact us.

1
Bada Khyal - Tore Darbaar Gaun
Taal - Ektal Vilambit
Theme - Sur Sadhana
2
Sadra - Naad Sur Sangeet
Taal - Jhaptal Vilambit
Theme - Sur Sadhana
3
Madhya Lay Khyal - Bhoomi Saji Naval
Taal - Jhaptal Madhya Lay
Theme - Beauty of Nature
4
Chota Khyal - Sur Janu Na Lay Nahi Janu
Taal - Trital Drut
Theme - Sur Sadhana
5
Chota Khyal - Baran Baran Ke Phool Phoole
Taal - Trital Drut
Theme - Spring Season
6
Chota Khyal - Madmate Nain Salone
Taal - Trital Drut
Theme - Shri Krishna - Murlidhar
7
Chota Khyal - Man Har Lino Shyam Murari
Taal - Trital Drut
Theme - Shri Krishna - Murlidhar
8
Chota Khyal - Bolan Lagi Chuhu Chuhu
Taal - Trital Drut
Theme - Sunrise Time
9
Chota Khyal - Ravi Kirane Chai Gagan
Taal - Trital Drut
Theme - Beauty of Nature
10
Chota Khyal - Solhu Singaar Karat Naagari
Taal - Trital Drut
Theme - Shri Krishna - Gopiyon ki Vyakulta
11
Sargam - Dha Pa Ga Pa Dha
Taal - Trital Drut