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Saraswati Vandana
सरस्वती वन्दना
An invocation to Devi Saraswati — goddess of knowledge, music, speech and wisdom, the presiding deity of this very art. Sung in the morning before study, on Fridays (the Devi's day), and above all on Panchami, her tithi (Vasant Panchami).
The shape of this raga
- Thaat
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- Jati
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- Vadi / Samvadi
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- Primary rasa
- bhakti
- Graha
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- Chakra
- vishuddha
- Ritu
- vasanta
- Part of day
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Dosha effect
Vata -1 · Pitta ±0 · Kapha ±0(−2 pacifies · +2 aggravates)
An invocation to Devi Saraswati — the steady, prayerful melody gathers a scattered mind before study and sadhana, gently settling vata.
Recordings (1)
Full rendition
Complete rendition — aalaap, bandish, and development.
He Sharde Ma — Vrushali Deshmukh
vocal
Plays: every morning · fridays · Panchami