Bhimpalasi

Bhimpalasi is a Hindustani classical raga.

Theory

Arohana and Avarohana

Notation: S r R g G M Ḿ P d D n N S

Lower caps indicate 'komal' or flat notes, " indicates higher (third) octave, ' indicates lower (first) octave

Arohana: n' S g M P n S"
Avarohana: S" n D P M g R S

The raag has komal Ni and Ga. It is an Audava-Sampoorna raga, implying that it has 5 notes in Arohana and 7 in Avarohana.

Vadi and Samavadi

Vadi: M (fourth)
Samavadi: S (first)

Pakad or Chalan

Pakad or Chalan: n' S M g M P M, M g R S

Organization and relationships

Related ragas:

Dhanashree, Dhani, Patdeep, Hamsakinkini, Patdeepaki
Thaat: Kafi
In Carnatic music, Karnataka Devagandhari is the most similar raga, falling with Melakarta 22 (Karaharapriya).
BAGESHREE

Behavior

The madhyam (fourth) is the most important note - an important 'nyaas' sthaan (note for rest) with emphasized elaboration around this note - S g M, M g M, g M P, M P g M P (M) g (M) g M... The Rishabh (second) and the Dhaivat (sixth) are skipped in Aarohi (ascending) passages, but are given due importance when descending (Avrohi). Use of the Dhaivat and Rishabh is symmetric and both are approached via the succeeding notes (D from n, and R from g).

Samay (Time)

Samay: Late Afternoon
DIN KA TISRA PRAHR

Historical information

Important recordings

Pt. Jasraj- "Ja Ja Re Apne Mandirva"

References

Bor, Joep (c. 1997), The Raga Guide, Charlottesville, Virginia: Nimbus Records
Gosvami, O. (1957), The Story Of Indian Music, Bombay: Asia Publishing House

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