Gathi indicates the gait, or speed, of rhythmic beats within a tala, dictating the subdivision of each beat.
Gathi Types:
1. Tisra Gathi – 3 units per beat
2. Chatusra Gathi – 4 units per beat (standard)
3. Khanda Gathi – 5 units per beat
4. Misra Gathi – 7 units per beat
5. Sankeerna Gathi – 9 units per beat
Application: Gathi establishes rhythmic intricacy in compositions and elevates the aesthetic quality of tala improvisations.