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Pilu
पीलू
A light raga of the Kafi thaat that freely admits nearly all twelve swaras in mishra fashion — the home of countless thumris, dadras and bhajans. Its time conventions are loose (often heard in the afternoon), so no prahar is fixed here.
The shape of this raga
- Thaat
- Kafi
- Jati
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- Vadi / Samvadi
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- Primary rasa
- karuna
- Graha
- —
- Chakra
- anahata
- Ritu
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- Part of day
- —
Dosha effect
Vata ±0 · Pitta -1 · Kapha ±0(−2 pacifies · +2 aggravates)
A soft light raga of thumri and bhajan — its tender mishra shading soothes without any strong push.
Recordings (9)
Full rendition
Complete rendition — aalaap, bandish, and development.
Budhaditya Mukherjee: Live at the Kerala Literature Festival - Raag Mishra Pilu
instrumental
Budhaditya Mukherjee: Raag Mishra Pilu
instrumental
