Keharwa or Kaharva is an 8 beat tala of

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. Keherwa has many variations including dhumaali, "bhajani", and

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Arrangement

Keharwa is an 8-beat pattern used in ragas. It has eight beats in two equal divisions (

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). The period between every two beats is equal. The first beat out of 8 beats is called "sam" and it denotes the start of the first division. The fifth beat out of 8 beats is called "khali" and denotes the start of the second division. To exhibit the Keherwa, the performer claps on the first beat and fifth beat is waved.

Theka

It has a characteristic pattern of bols (theka).

In popular culture

The popular Hindi film song, '' Rang Barse Bhige Chunar Wali'' from ''

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'' (1981), is also set in Keherwa by film's music composers duo, Shiv-Hari, who are noted classical musicians. The contemporary traditional

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song for

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, O Mon Romzaner Oi Rozar Sheshe, is also set in Keherwa rhythm.

References

{{Reflist Hindustani talas