Shuddh Sarang

Shuddh Sarang is a raga-based instrumental composition featured as the second track on the collaborative album Saath Saath. Released on September 9, 2022, in digital media format, the piece spans 12 minutes and 7 seconds. The recording pairs sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee with tabla player Ojas Adhiya, presenting an exploration of the Shuddh Sarang raga within the Hindustani classical tradition.

The album Saath Saath marks a duo performance without additional accompanying artists or vocalists. The label for the release is not specified in available documentation. The track exemplifies the jhala-oriented interplay characteristic of Chatterjee’s sitar technique, while Adhiya’s tabla accompaniment employs intricate layakari patterns to complement the raga’s ascending and descending phrases. The composition adheres to a slow-to-moderate tempo (vilambit to madhyalaya), with the final segment accelerating into a rhythmic climax.

Notable structural elements include an alaap-style introduction, followed by a thematic development that incorporates gat-based improvisations. The recording captures live studio dynamics, preserving the spontaneous interaction between the two artists. Further details regarding production credits, session location, or additional technical specifications remain undocumented in public sources.