A basis for the organisation and classification of ragas depending on the notes used
Thaat:
Bilawal
Preferred time or season for playing
Time:
Late evening
The most prominent note of a raga
Vadi
/
The second most prominent note of a raga
Samvadi:
,  (or , )
Categorization based on number of notes used in aroh and avaroh
Jati:
Containing 5 notes
Audav
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Containing 5 notes
Audav
Emotions evoked by the raga
Mood:
Bhakti (Devotion), Shant (Serene, Peaceful)
Durga is a simple yet melodious raga. It omits and totally. Movement from to like / is a characteristic feature. Along with this, phrases like , etc. are used often. Usually is not sustained. in
Ascending movement of notes
aroh
 and in
Descending movement of notes
avaroh
 gain more prominence.