The poorvi thaat is a Hindustani music from Northern India, which is often used as the base for Carnatic music. It means “eastern scale”, derived from the word parva (east). With a rich history of over two centuries, the Poorvi Thaat has been around for quite some time. This thaat has been a favorite among the traditional and sufi musicians, as it is said to be extremely versatile.
Marwa thaat is enriched with komal Dhaivat in Poorvi thaat. Thaat raags are commonly marked by Komal Rishabh, Shuddha Gandhar, and Shuddha Nishad, as well as teevra Madhyam, the distinct note that delineates afternoon raags from sunrise raags. This thaat raag Poorvi, performed at sunset, is widely considered to be profoundly serious, mysterious, and quiet. Poorvi’s poise, grace, and charm are often depicted in early texts.
