Purvi

In today's article we are going to explore the fascinating world of Purvi and everything it has to offer. Purvi has been an object of study and interest for many years, and its impact on society and culture is undeniable. Through this article, we aim to shed light on the various aspects of Purvi, from its history and evolution to its relevance today. We will immerse ourselves in its different facets and closely examine its influence in fields as varied as technology, science, the arts and everyday life. With a critical and insightful eye, we hope to provide a deeper understanding of Purvi and its impact on the modern world.

This article is about the raga. For other uses, see Poorvi (disambiguation). For other uses, see Purvi (disambiguation).

Purv Purvi
ThaatPoorvi[1]
TypeSampurna-Sampurna Vakra[1]
Time of day4th Prahar of the day (3pm-6pm)[1]
ArohanaṆ Ṟ G M̄ P Ḏ N Ṡ
AvarohanaṠ N Ḏ P M̄ G M G Ṟ S[1]
PakadS Ṟ G M̄ G M G M̄ Ḏ P N Ḏ P G M̄ P M̄ G M G Ṟ S[1]
ChalanS Ṟ G M̄ G M G M̄ Ḏ P N Ḏ P G M̄ P M̄ G M G Ṟ S[1]
VadiG[1]
SamavadiN[1]

Purvi or Poorvi (IAST: Pūrvī) is a raga in Hindustani classical music that exemplifies its own thaat, the Poorvi thaat. Purvi has a deeply serious, quiet and somewhat mystical character. It is uncommon in performances nowadays.

Aroha & Avaroha

Arohana: Ṇ Ṟ G M̄ P Ḏ N Ṡ

Thus: C D-flat E F-sharp G A-flat B C+

In German: C Des E Fis G Aes H C+

In Arohana, S and P are often avoided, specially in fast taans.

Avarohana: Ṡ N Ḏ P M̄ G M G Ṟ S[1]

Vadi & Samavadi

Vadi : Ga[1]

Samvadi : Ni[1]

Pakad or Chalan

S Ṟ G M̄ G M G M̄ Ḏ P N Ḏ P G M̄ P M̄ G M G Ṟ S[1]

Organization & Relationships

Thaat: Purvi is the main raga of Purvi Thaat.

Samay (Time)

4th Prahar of the day (3pm-6pm)[1]

Film Songs

Language: Hindi

Song Film Composer Singer Lyricist
Bahut Shukriya Badi Meherbani Ek Musafir Ek Hasina O. P. Nayyar Mohammed Rafi & Asha Bhosle S. H. Bihari

Language: Tamil

Song Movie Composer Singer
Amba Manamkanindhu Sivakavi Papanasam Sivan M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Yezhu Swarangalukul(Ragamalika with Sindhubairavi,khamboji) Apoorva Raagangal M. S. Viswanathan Vani Jairam
Neerada Neram Vaira Nenjam
Arpudha Kalaidhan Idhaya Nayagan Deva
Intha Nimisham Hello (1999 film) Hariharan, K.S. Chitra
Thenthoovum Vasandham Vaidehi Kalyanam Mano, K.S. Chitra
Rojavai Thaalattum Ninaivellam Nithya Illayaraja S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Kaadhal Ennum Kaaviyam Vattathukkul Chaduram Jikki
Piraye Piraye Pithamagan Madhu Balakrishnan
Om Sivoham Naan Kadavul Vijay Prakash
Ninnaichcharan Adainthen Bharathi Bombay Jayashree
Yenna Varam Vendum Nandhavana Theru Mano,Lekha, Sindhu Devi
Sree Ramavaarai Sri Rama Rajyam Chinmayi,Sakyath
Nalam Paaduven Kanmaniye Pesu Raveendran S. Janaki
Hai Rama Rangeela A. R. Rahman Hariharan, Swarnalatha
Athini Sithini Thenali Hariharan, Chitra Sivaraman, Kamal Haasan
Macha Machiniye Star Unni Menon
Oh Nenjame Paasakanal S. A. Rajkumar K. J. Yesudas,Sunandha
Adi kadhal Enpathu Ennavale Hariharan
En Vanam Neethana Dhinamdhorum Oviyan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,Shenoy Balesh
Or Aayiram Yaanai Nandha Yuvan Shankar Raja P. Unnikrishnan
Amma Endralle Illayaraja
Poovum Malarnthida Swarnamukhi Swararaj S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha
Kangal Theduthey Manathodu Mazhaikalam Karthik Raja Sadhana Sargam, Jassie Gift
Or Mirugam Paradesi G. V. Prakash Kumar V. V. Prasanna, Pragathi Guruprasad

Puriya Dhanashree

Rasa

Raga-Kalpadruma: Charming and beautiful, scantily dressed, lotus-eyed Puravi appears at the end of the day. Idle and sleepy, she suffers from the pangs of separation and dreams only of her lover.[2]

Cattvarimsacchata-Raga-Nirupanam: Master of archery, seated on an elephant and dressed in white, Purvika has a splendid body and is served by all the different varnas.[2]

Raga-Sagara: I remember Purvika dressed in a garment woven with threads of gold. Fair and charming like the moon, she holds a cup of wine and a parrot in her hands and she is served by women who are graceful and lively like the young deer. The head of her lover rests in her lap.[2]

Historical Information

Poorvi is an old traditional raga, which originated in the eastern part of India. Its ancient precursor Purvagauda had a similar scale to modern Bhairav (S r G m P d N). Poorvi itself does not appear in the literature before the 16th century. It is one of the 14 original composition of the legend Tansen.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Raag Poorvi - Indian Classical Music - Tanarang.com". www.tanarang.com.
  2. ^ a b c Kaufmann 1968

Literature

Bor, Joep (c. 1997), The Raga Guide, Charlottesville,Virginia: Nimbus Records, archived from the original on 15 July 2009
Kaufmann, Walter (1968), The Ragas of North India, Calcutta: Oxford and IBH Publishing Company.
Bhatkhande, Vishnu Narayan (1968–73), Kramika Pustaka Malika, Hathras: Sangeet Karyalaya.
Bhatkhande, Vishnu Narayan (1968–75), Sangeet Shastra, Hathras: Sangeet Karyalaya.
Rao, B.Subba (1964–66), Raganidhi, Madras: Music Academy.
Ratanjankar, S.N., Abhinava Gita Manjari, Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
Khan, Raja Nawab Ali (1968–78), Mariphunnagatama, Hathras: Sangeet Karyalaya.