Fifth prahar — sandhya (evening) · 18:00–21:00
पूर्वी
Head of the Purvi thaat and a solemn raga of the sunset sandhi-prakash — komal Re and Dha, both madhyamas, moving with deliberate stillness as day turns to night.
Dosha effect
Vata -1 · Pitta -1 · Kapha ±0(−2 pacifies · +2 aggravates)
The parent raga of the sunset hour — komal Re and Dha with both madhyamas draw the day's pitta down into evening stillness.
Complete rendition — aalaap, bandish, and development.

Mukul Kulkarni: Raag Purvi
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