Nine matras in 2+3+2+2 — claps on 1, 3, and 8, wave on 6. The map is Jhaptaal's with the final vibhag shortened by one matra — hence the feel of a familiar ten that keeps arriving early. The theka mirrors the resemblance ("Dhi Na | Dhi Dhi Na | Kat Ta | Dhi Dhi Na").
Sawari talas are display frames for odd-cycle command, associated with solo and instrumental showpieces. The stolen beat is the entire game: phrases lean toward a landing the ear expects one matra later, and clean sams read as quiet virtuosity.