Bhairavi (Hindustani)

Hindustani raga

Not to be confused with Bhairavi (Carnatic).

Bhairavi

Thaat| Bhairavi
Type| Sampurna
Time of day| Morning; Conclusion of a concert
Arohana| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa'
Avarohana| Sa' Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa
Pakad| 'Ni Sa Ga Ma Dha Pa Ga Ma Ga Re Sa
Vadi| Ma
Samavadi| Sa
Equivalent|

* Hanumatodi
* Phrygian mode

Bhairavi (Hindi: भैरवी, Urdu: بَھیرَوی , Sindhi: راڳ ڀيروي, Bengali: ভৈরবী) is a Hindustani Classical heptatonic (Sampurna) raga of Bhairavi thaat.[1] In Western musical terms, raga Bhairavi employs the notes of the Phrygian mode, one of the traditional European church modes.

## Theory

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Raga Bhairavi is often referred to as the queen of morning Ragas. It produces a rich, devotional atmosphere especially suitable for the genres of Bhajan and the light classical form of Thumri. The Rishabh and Dhaivat used here are oscillating which is strongly recommended in this Raga and it makes the Raag mood intense.[2]

Rishabh and Pancham are occasionally skipped in Aaroh, like: S G m d P or G m d N S'. But in Avroh, Rishabh and Pancham are Deergh, like S' N d P or P m G m r r S. In Avroh, Gandhar is skipped, like: G m r S. Madhyam is an important note.[3]

### Arohana & Avarohana

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* Arohana : Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Ṡa
* Avarohana : Ṡa Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa

### Vadi & Samavadi

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* Vadi : ma
* Samavadi : sa[4]

## Variants

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The rich culture of Bhairavi being the closing Raga for any formal performance has produced, also, many newly explored shades of the Raga:

* Shuddha Bhairavi (Bhairavi with no deviations from the prescribed notes and movements)
* Sindhu Bhairavi (added Shuddha Dha)
* Jangla Bhairavi

## References

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Bor, Joep (ed). Rao, Suvarnalata; der Meer, Wim van; Harvey, Jane (co-authors) The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Zenith Media, London: 1999.

1. ^ "Raag Bhairavi – Hindustani Classical Music – Tanarang.com". tanarang.com. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
2. ^ "Raag Bhairavi – Hindustani Classical Music – Tanarang.com". tanarang.com. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
3. ^ "Raag Bhairavi – Hindustani Classical Music – Tanarang.com". tanarang.com. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
4. ^ "Raag Bhairavi – Hindustani Classical Music – Tanarang.com". tanarang.com. Retrieved 23 October 2021.

## External links

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* Detailed analysis and audio samples of Bhairavi from Rajan Parrikar Music Archive
* SRA on Samay and Ragas
* SRA on Ragas and Thaats
* More details about raag Bhairavi

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Hindustani classical music

Concepts|

* Swara
* That
* Shruti
* Raga
* Sargam
* Tala
* Laya
* Bandish
* Gharana
* Swaralipi

Instruments|

* Sitar
* Sarod
* Veena
* Bansuri
* Santoor
* Shehnai
* Sarangi
* Tanpura
* Harmonium
* Tabla
* Pakhavaj

Genres|

* Dhrupad
* Dhamar
* Khyal
* Tarana
* Sadra

Semi-classical genres|

* Thumri
* Dadra
* Tappa
* Kajari
* Chaiti
* Bhatiali
* Sawani
* Hori
* Bhajan
* Abhang
* NatyaSangeet
* Qawwali
* Ghazal

Thaats|

* Bilaval
* Khamaj
* Kafi
* Asavari
* Bhairav
* Bhairavi
* Todi
* Purvi
* Marva
* Kalyan

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Ragas as per performance time

Morning|

* Ahir Bhairav
* Asavari
* Bairagi Bhairav
* Basant Mukhari
* Bhairav
* Bhankar
* Bhatiyar
* Bhoopal Todi
* Bilaskhani Todi
* Bilawal
* Deshkar
* Desi
* Gunakri
* Gurjari
* Hindol
* Jaunpuri
* Jogiya
* Kalingada
* Lalit
* Nat Bhairav
* Sohni
* Todi
* Vibhas

Afternoon|

* Bhimpalasi
* Gaud Sarang
* Madhuvanti
* Madhyamad Sarang
* Marwa
* Multani
* Patdeep
* Poorvi
* Shree
* Shuddh Sarang

Evening|

* Amrith Kalyan
* Bhoopali
* Desh
* Hansdhwani
* Hamsa Kalyan
* Kamod
* Khamaj
* Maru Bihag
* Pahadi
* Puriya
* Puriya Dhanashree
* Sham Kalyan
* Shankara
* Shuddh Kalyan
* Tilang
* Yaman
* Yaman Kalyan

Night|

* Adana
* Bageshri
* Bahar
* Basant
* Bhinna Shadja
* Bhimsen
* Bihag
* Chandani Kedar
* Chandrakauns
* Chhayanat
* Darbari
* Durga
* Gorakh Kalyan
* Hameer
* Jaijaivanti
* Jhinjhoti
* Kalavati
* Kedar
* Kirwani
* Malgunji
* Malhar
* Malkauns
* Malkauns Pancham
* Nand
* Rageshri
* Shivranjani
* Tilak Kamod

Anytime|

* Bhairavi
* Charukeshi
* Dhani
* Gara
* JanaSammohini
* Kafi
* Mand
* Piloo
* Vrindavani Sarang

Season|

* Gaud Malhar
* Miyan Malhar

Authority control databases |

* MusicBrainz work
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