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Bhairav (raga)

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Bhairav
Ragamala painting of Bhairav
ThaatBhairav
TypeSampurna
Time of dayDaybreak;[1] Beginning of concerts
ArohanaSa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa/Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa
AvarohanaSa Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa
PakadGa Ma Dha Dha Pa, Ga Ma Re Re Sa
ChalanSa Ga Ma Pa Dha Dha Pa Ma Ga Ma Re Sa
VadiDha
SamavadiRe
EquivalentMayamalavagowla
Similar

Bhairav is an Indian classical raga of Bhairav thaat. It is a sampurna raga traditionally performed in the morning and also as the beginning piece in concerts. It is the defining raga of its own thaat.

Raga Kalingda in Hindustani and Ragam Mayamalavagowla in Carnatic music have the same scale as Raga Bhairav, although the moods they create can be quite different due to the way they are expounded.

History

Bhairav raga is an ancient raga that is considered to be extremely old and originated many centuries ago. The origin of Bhairav raga is disputed. According to some musicians, Bhairav raga was the first raga that originated from the mouth of Lord Shiva. While some musicians argue that Bhairav raga originated from the mouth of Lord Surya. That's why it is sung in daytime.

Theory

Bhairav is grave in mood and suggests seriousness, introversion as well as devotional attitude. It shares its notes with Ahir Bhairav which has a sombre temperament.

Arohana : Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa/Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa

Avarohana : Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa

Vadi : Dha Samvadi : Re

Pakad : Ga Ma Dha Dha Pa, Ga Ma Re Re Sa Chalan : Sa Ga Ma Pa Dha Dha Pa Ma Ga Ma Re Sa

Organisation & relationships

Related ragas:

Behaviour

The performance for this raga is solemnly serious. The raga comes across as a musical entity with mood of meditation, philosophical depth and emotional richness.

Samay (Time)

Bhairav is an early morning (pratham prahar) raag.

Seasonality

Bhairav is one of few ragas that can be sung in any season.

Rasa

Bhairav is typically performed with a peaceful, serious, and serene mood.

Film Songs

Bhairav is a popular raga for film songs. Here are some film songs based on Bhairav:

References

  1. ^ Bor & Rao 1999.

Sources

  • Bor, Joep; Rao, Suvarnalata (1999). The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records with Rotterdam Conservatory of Music. p. 32. ISBN 9780954397609. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  • Bhairav Rāga (Hin), The Oxford Encyclopaedia of the Music of India. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195650983. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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