Dhaivata Svara

The sixth note Dhaivata is twin-faced in its komal and tīvr or ‘Śuddha’ and ‘Catuśśruti’ forms. Sounds sonorous when held straight in its own position and mellifluous with its leanings towards its closest natural note, pañcama.

Rag Bhairav takes this komal Dhaivat to give itself a distinct colour. The ‘Catuśśruti Dhaivata’ of the Karnatak style is the other variety which is more pronounced, bold and aggressive as an independent note but is pliant and accommodative when in association with ‘Niṣāda’. Rāga Haimavati celebrates this note.