Aavartan
The aavaratan (cycle) of Rupak Tala has three vibhags. The first vibhag has three matras and both the second and third vibhags have two matras. Sam is on the first matra of the first vibhag. The aavaratan of Rupak Tala may be written as follows:
| Vibhag One | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Vibhag Two | 4 | 5 | |
| Vibhag Three | 6 | 7 |
It is important to note that the empty 'cells' in the above table at the end of vibhags two and three are not rests. Each number is a whole matra of equal length.
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