In Indian classical music terminology, what does a dot placed directly over a note (swara) indicate regarding its pitch register or octave?

Explanation

Taar Saptak. In Indian classical music, a dot placed above a note (swara) indicates that it belongs to the Taar Saptak, or higher octave. Conversely, a dot below denotes the Mandra Saptak (lower octave), while notes without dots are in the Madhya Saptak (middle octave). This notation helps musicians identify pitch registers, maintain melody structure, and perform compositions accurately across octaves