Raag Sohini

Raag Sohini belongs to Marwa thaat of the North Indian Music System. Komal RE (Rishabh), Tivra MA (Madhyam) & PA (Pancham) are Varjya Swaras in this Raga. This raag has a joyful tone (Chanchal Prakriti). ALso Known as Raag Sohani

Raag Sohini

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Characteristics or Visheshta of this Raag:

  • The nature of this raag is Joyful (Chanchal). Masitkhani Gat & Bada Khyal is less used in this Raga.
  • It is an evening timed "Sandhi-Prakash) Raag is the time to perform is 4-7 PM. It looks like a morning version of Raag Marwa.
  • Sometimes performers use Shudh MA (Madhyam) to enhance the tonal effect of the raga.
  • Nyas Ke Swar: GA, DHA & SA.
  • Special Swar-Groups:
2

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Comparison of Raag Pooriya, Raag Marwa & Raag Sohini

Similarities

  • They belong to Marwa Thaat.
  • Use of Komal RE (Rikhab), Tivra MA (Madhyam) & rest Shudh Swara in all these ragas.
  • They belong to Shadav - Shadav jati.
  • Pa (Pancham) is Varjit swara in these ragas.
  • The time is also common "Sandhi-Prakash".
  • While performing the first wire of Tanpura supposed to be on Mandra Ni (Nishad).

Differences

  • The Vadi-Samvadi section is different in these ragas.
  1. Pooriya Raag: GA-NI
  2. Marwa Raag: RE-DHA
  3. Sohini Raag: GA-DHA
  • They are different in nature.
  1. Pooriya Raag: Gambhir Prakriti (Serious Tone)
  2. Marwa Raag: Chanchal Prakriti (Joyful Tone)
  3. Sohini Raag: Chanchal Prakriti (Joyful Tone)
  • Raag Pooriya & Raag Marwa refers to evening time Sandhi-Prakash Raag, & Sohini refers to morning time Sandhi-Prakash Raag.
  • There are two followings to Dha (Dhaivat) of Raag Pooriya but n confusions or divisions regarding Dha (Dhaivat) of Raag Marwa & Raag Sohini.

MCQ

1. This Raag belongs to which thaat?
a) Kafi
b) Marwa
c) Pooriya
d) Bhairav

2. Select Jati of this Raag?
a) Audav - Shadav,
b) Shadav - Shadav,
c) Shadav - Audav,
d) Shadav - Sampoorna

3. Select the correct combination of Vadi-Samvadi?
a) RE-MA
b) DHA-GA
c) GA-NI
d) MA-SA

4. What is the suitable time for this raag?
a) Early Morning,
b) Afternoon,
c) Evening,
d) Mid-Night

5. Which swara is not used in this raag?
a) DHA,
b) SA,
c) NI,
d) PA

Answers: 1(b), 2(a), 3(b), 4(a), 5(d).

Compositions Performed by Masters in Raag Sohini