How to hear it
A graceful 7-matra taal with a distinctive opening khali and lyrical flow.
Also known as Roopak
Rupak
A graceful 7-matra taal with a distinctive opening khali and lyrical flow.
- Matras
- 7
- Vibhag
- 3 + 2 + 2
- Theka
- Tin Tin Na | Dhin Na | Dhin Na
- Clap pattern
- Traditionally begins with khali, followed by claps in later sections.
Learner notes
Often encountered in lighter and medium-tempo repertoire, though usage varies.
Bandishes in Rupak
Traditional compositions set to this taal.
Bansi Bajaye Mohan
MadhyaRaag Brindabani Sarang
Bansi bajaye Mohan, Brindavan ki kunj gali mein
Ghan Ghor Andhiyara
MadhyaRaag Malkauns
Ghan ghor andhiyara mein, ek deepak jale
Madhu Ban Ki Raat
MadhyaRaag Madhuvanti
Madhu ban ki raat suhaani, chanda chamke noor
Megha Ghan Garjat
MadhyaRaag Patdeep
Megha ghan garjat aaye, jiya ghabraye mann dole
Mori Chunariya Rang De
MadhyaRaag Bhimpalasi
Mori chunariya rang de re saiyan, laal rang de piya
Nainon Mein Badra
MadhyaRaag Yaman
Nainon mein badra chhaye, piya ki yaad sataye
Pala Padi Hai
MadhyaRaag Hemant
Pala padi hai re sakhi, sardi ka mausam aayo
Prabhu Mere Araj
MadhyaRaag Bhairav
Prabhu mere araj suno, karuna ke sagar ho tum
Ritu Aayi Suhani
MadhyaRaag Tilak Kamod
Ritu aayi suhani, phool khile baag mein
Saheli Re Mora
MadhyaRaag Bageshree
Saheli re mora mann dole, piya ki yaad mein
Sapno Ki Raat
MadhyaRaag Maru Bihag
Sapno ki raat suhaani, tere sang bitaayi
Shubh Mangal Gaavo
MadhyaRaag Hamsadhwani
Shubh mangal gaavo sakhiyan, aaj anand ka din hai