Purvi
Purvi or Poorvi is a raga in Hindustani classical music that exemplifies its own thaat, the Poorvi thaat. Purvi has a deeply serious, quiet and somewhat mystical character. It is uncommon in performances nowadays.
Aroha & Avaroha
Arohana:Thus: C D-flat E F-sharp G A-flat B C+
In German: C Des E Fis G Aes H C+
In Arohana, S and P are often avoided, specially in fast taans.
Avarohana:
Vadi & Samavadi
Vadi : GaSamvadi : Ni
Organization & Relationships
Thaat: Purvi is the main raga of Purvi Thaat.Samay (Time)
4th Prahar of the dayRelated Ragas
Puriya DhanashreeRasa
Raga-Kalpadruma: Charming and beautiful, scantily dressed, lotus-eyed Puravi appears at the end of the day. Idle and sleepy, she suffers from the pangs of separation and dreams only of her lover.Cattvarimsacchata-Raga-Nirupanam: Master of archery, seated on an elephant and dressed in white, Purvika has a splendid body and is served by all the different varnas.
Raga-Sagara: I remember Purvika dressed in a garment woven with threads of gold. Fair and charming like the moon, she holds a cup of wine and a parrot in her hands and she is served by women who are graceful and lively like the young deer. The head of her lover rests in her lap.