Alankar +2 (English)

Alankar

Our authors have defined Alankar as follows:

"Specific Character Reference References"

That is, a particular varna community is called Alankar. Some authors say that sequential and rule-bound vowel communities are called Alankar.

Alankar is a Sanskrit word which means ornament or jewel. Just as we decorate our body with ornaments, similarly musicians decorate their singing and playing with alankaras. The alankaras are in a regular order. The descent of any alankar is the opposite of its ascent. As-

Aroh (Mount) : S R G M P D N Sn

Avroh (Descent) : Sn N D P M G R S

The ornaments (Alankar) are used in reverse or straight order depending on different rhythms. As-

S R G, R G M, G M P…… or ….S R G R, R G M G, G M P M… etc.

In Tal Dadra we can practice this Alankar like this:-

In Taal Roopak like-

Like in Taal Kaharwa

In Taal Jhaptaal you can do this as follows:

By practicing like this, both tone and rhythm become perfect.

Alankaras are made in pure notes as well as in soft notes. Alankaras are also practiced according to the notes of the ragas. Alankar and palta are the same thing. Palta means 'to overturn'. This word became popular during the Muslim period and is found in the texts of that time.

Importance of ornaments (Alankaras)

Bharat Muni ji writes in his book 'Natya Shastra' that a song without ornaments appears like a moon without light, a river without water and a creeper without flowers. Bharat Muni says that Alankar is a precious jewel of Raga Sandray.

Practicing the alankaras increases the knowledge of voice and gives correct information about the rhythm.

The singer's throat becomes smooth and the player's fingers become smooth on the instrument. At the same time, both singing and playing get added elasticity and juice. In the end we can say that the play of notes is the glory of music.