| Swar | Gandhar and Nishad Varjya. Rest all Shuddha Swaras. |
| Jati | Audhav - Audhav |
| Thaat | Bilawal |
| Vadi - Samvadi | Madhyam - Shadj |
| Time | 2nd Prahar of the Night (9PM to 12AM) |
| Vishranti Sthan | S; R; P; D; - S'; D; m; R; |
| Mukhya Ang | m P D ; m R ,D S ; R R P; |
| Aaroh - Avroh | S R m P D S' - S' D P D m R S ,D S |
Raag Durga is a very popular night time Raag which is also very sweet to listen to. R R m R; ,D ,D S clarifies the Raag format. Though originally from Carnatic music, this Raag is equally suitable for Hindustani Classical Music style. Khayals and Bandishen and very nicely composed and people practically sway and dance to the melodic compositions. Pancham should not be a resting note in Avroh.
This Raag creates a very soothing atmosphere which is neither very deep nor very playful. Following are the illustrative combinations of this Raag:
R m P D ; P D m ; m P D D m ; D m P D S’ ; D D S’ S’ D D m; m P D ; m R ,D S;
Raag Durga 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 1”. This book contains the notation and audio of 389 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 - Biti Sari Rain Tanarang Rasiya Ke Bin Taal - Ektal Vilambit Theme - Virah Ras | |
2 | Bada Khyal - Deen Dayal Kar Do Beda Paar Taal - Ektal Vilambit Theme - Bhakti Ras | |
3 | Bada Khyal - Beeti Sari Rain Tanarang Rasiya Taal - Tilwada Vilambit Theme - Virah Ras | |
4 | Sadra - Atul Vardaani Ma Sharada Taal - Jhaptal Vilambit Theme - Maa Saraswati | |
5 | Sadra - Bichur Gaye Shyam Jabson Taal - Jhaptal Vilambit Theme - Virah Ras | |
6 | Chota Khyal - Parabramha Parmeshwar Aadi Dev Tu Anant Taal - Ektal Drut Theme - Bhakti Ras | |
7 | Chota Khyal - Baalamuva More Ghar Aaja Re Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Shringar Ras | |
8 | Chota Khyal - Chaila Langarwa Shyam Salona Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad | |
9 | Chota Khyal - Man Mohe Brij Balika Shyam Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Shri Radha | |
10 | Chota Khyal - Soudamini Kada Kada Ke Damke Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Rainy Season | |
11 | Chota Khyal - Devi Bhajo Durge Bhawani Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Maa Durga | |
12 | Chota Khyal - Muraliya Baaji Re Baaji Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Shri Krishna - Murlidhar | |
13 | Chota Khyal - Rok Na Dagriya Tanarang Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad | |
14 | Chota Khyal - Sajanwa Tore Bina Chain Na Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Virah Ras | |
15 | Tarana - Tanan Tanan Tan Deem Tadare Dani Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Suitable for Dance | |
16 | Sargam - Dha Sa Dha Pa Ma Re Sa Re Pa Taal - Trital Drut |