Definitions for "Deshi"
Keywords:  margi, ence, raga, tala, strict
Apart from being the name of a popular raga, the term refers to one of the two ancient categories of music. Deshi, as opposed to margi, was described as essentially regional, enjoyed by all and free from the rules pertaining to raga and tala. The other type of music, namely margi was designed to please god and relied on strict adher­ence to rules related to raga and tala.
A regional version of music, more flexible than the classical style.