This auspicious raga evokes "śānta" (peace) "rasa" and pathos. It creates a soothing effect. Suitable to sing at all times, particularly, the first "prātaḥ-sandhyā-kālaṃ" (dawn). It is commonly used for beginners lessons such as "Sarali Varisais" or "Sarala Svarās" (Kannada), etc. Since it eschews "vivadi swaras" (relatively discordant notes), has a uniform distance between "svara sthānas" (relative position of notes) and has symmetry, they are easier to learn. It is an ancient rāgam and has been around for a long time.