Raga: Pooriya

Raga: Pooriya is a Hindustani classical vocal recording by Indian musician Pandit Jasraj. The performance features a rendition of Raga Pooriya, a hexatonic raga from the Marwa thaat. Jasraj recorded this piece in 1992. The recording spans 10 minutes and 46 seconds.

Pandit Jasraj presents the raga in a traditional khayal style, adhering to the conventions of slow (vilambit) and fast (drut) tempo compositions. The performance begins with an alap, where Jasraj explores the raga’s melodic framework without rhythmic accompaniment. He introduces the bandish (composition) in a slow tempo, emphasizing the characteristic phrases of Pooriya, including the use of komal Re (flat second) and shuddha Dha (natural sixth).

The recording includes a drut khayal, where Jasraj accelerates the tempo and incorporates intricate taans (fast melodic runs) and bol taans (lyrical improvisations). The tabla accompaniment enters during this section, providing rhythmic support. The performance concludes with a return to the vilambit tempo, reinforcing the raga’s mood and structure.

The label for this recording is not specified in available sources. The MusicBrainz Identifier (MBID) for this track is 8d63143d-83fa-4f36-9a91-9203e17c6956. The primary format of the release is audio recording, though the specific medium (e.g., CD, vinyl, digital) is not documented.

Raga Pooriya is associated with the late evening hours and evokes a contemplative, introspective mood. Jasraj’s interpretation adheres to the raga’s traditional ascent (aroh) and descent (avroh) patterns, which omit the Pa (fifth) note in both directions. The recording remains a reference for students and practitioners of Hindustani classical music due to its adherence to raga grammar and expressive depth.