Raag Lalit
Raag Lalit is an ancient raag belonging to the Poorvi family. There are two types of Lalit - Shuddh Dhaivat Lalit and Komal Dhaivat Lalit. This article focuses on the latter.
Raag Lalit Introduction
Raag Lalit, a short presentation
Key Features of Raag Lalit
Lalit is one of few exceptions where both shuddh Ma and teevra Ma are used consecutively.
It is a poorvaang pradhan raag.
Since Ma is a very important note and it’s also playing continuously on the tanpura, a beginner may momentarily drift and start assuming the Ma as the Sa. This interestingly changes the raag to Todi. Watch the video to learn more.
Mood: serene, devotional, yearning or longing
Watch the video to get an introduction to Lalit. Also learn what is Jati and Moorchhana.
| Aaroh-Avroh | nl R g M D n su su n D M m, M g R s |
Vadi, Samvadi |
m, s |
| Nyaas Swars |
s, g, m |
| Jati | Shadav |
| Pakad | nl R g m, M g M g R s |
| Time | 4th prahar of the night from 4am-7am |
| Thaat | Poorvi |