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Rag Shankara

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Description

Shankara is a very popular north Indian rag. It is found in both classical as well as lighter forms of music.

The name “Shankara” has interesting origins. It is one of the names of lord Shiva. In the Sivasahasranama there is a line which goes: “Om Shankaraya Namah” (ॐ शङ्कराय नमः।) It means the “Lord of All Gods”.

Rag Shankara is often referred to as reflecting a veer ras (masculine or heroic mood) due to its association with Shiva.



Arohana

Ascending structure for Shankara

(general discussion of arohana)(general discussion of notation)


Avarohana

Descending structure of Shankara

(general discussion of avarohana)


Jati

Audav- Shadav – (general discussion of jati)


Vadi

Ga – (general discussion of vadi)


Samvadi

Ni – (general discussion of samvadi)


Time

9:00pm-midnight – (general discussion of time and rag)


That

Bilawal That – (general discussion of that)


Drone

Sa – Pa – (general discussion of drone)


Popular Songs

Film songs in Rag Shankara



Selected Video