| Mela | 22nd,Kharaharapriya[1] |
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| Arohanam | S R₂ M₁ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ |
| Avarohanam | Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ R₂ G₂ G₂ R₂ S |
| Chhaya svaras | G₂,N₂[1] |
| Similar | Nayaki |
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Darbar (pronounced darbār) is aragam inCarnatic music. The raga is a comparatively recent entry to Carnatic Music, possibly in the earlier part of the 18th century.[2][3][4]
It is aVakra ragam derived from the 22ndMelakarta rāgamKharaharapriya. Nishadham and ghandharam used as long in the Avarohana. Itsārohaṇa-avarohaṇa structure is as follows (seeswaras in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms):
The notes used are shadjam, chathusruthi rishabham, sadharana gandharam, shuddha madhyamam, panchamam, chathusruthi dhaivatham, kaisiki nishadham.
Darbar is a scale that is used for compositions in a medium to fast tempo. This scale has been used by many composers and there are many compositions in classical music. It has been used to score film music, too. Here are some popular compositions inDarbar.
Darbar resembles Nayaki.[1]
| Song | Movie | Composer | Singers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnavaa Asalunnavaa | Bhakta Tukaram | P. Adinarayana Rao | Ghantasala (musician) |
| Amma Bangaru Thalli | Palnati Yuddham (1966 film) | S. Rajeswara Rao | P. Susheela |
| Ellam Inbamayam | Manamagal | Udumalai Narayana Kavi | M. L. Vasanthakumari andP. Leela |
