Laharithe raga notebook

Alhaiya Bilaval

अल्हैया बिलावलHindustani

also written: Alahiya Bilaval · Alhaiya Bilawal · Alhiya Bilawal

Alhaiya Bilaval is a Hindustani raga of the Bilawal thaat, traditionally associated with the morning hours. Its vadi is Dha and its samvadi Ga. Lahari lists 21 compositions in this raga.

At a glance

Thaat
Bilawalverified ×3

sources differ: karnatik, wikipedia say Bilaval

Melakarta
Dheerashankarabharana
Aroha
S G R G P N D N S'
Avaroha
S' N D n D P M G M R Sverified ×2
Vadi
Dhaverified ×4
Samvadi
Gaverified ×4
Time
Early Morning (Din ka Pratham Prahar-4 a.m-8 a.m

sources differ: tanarang says 1st Prahar of the Day (6AM to 9AM); ragajunglism says morning; swarganga says 6am - 9am; oceanofragas says 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

Jati
Shadava-sampurna

sources differ: tanarang says Shadhav - Sampurna; ragajunglism says sampurna-sampurna; oceanofragas says Sampurna-Sampurna/Seven notes-Seven notes; swarganga says Shadav - Sampoorna

Songs in Alhaiya Bilaval

Film songs

  • Bhor Aayi Gaya AndhiyaraMadan Mohan · Bawarchi · 1972 · hindi×2 sources
  • Sare Ke Sare Gama Ko Lekar Gaate ChaleR.D. Burman · Parichay · 1972 · hindi×2 sources
  • Dil Hai Chhotasa, Chhotisi AshaA.R. Rahman · Roja · 1992 · hindi
  • Jana Gana ManaNational Anthem · hindi
  • Jana Gana ManaVarious · (Non-film song) · 1911 · hindi

Bandishen

  • Bamna Re Sagun BicharoVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Belariyan Phoolan Laagi RiVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Dir Dir Ta Na Na Na Tan DerenaVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Douri Douri Aaye ShyamVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • e tArI Dapha bAjata mohana Chabi ChAjata
  • Garwa Lagaye Ri Jasumati MaiyaVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Gouwen Charawat Dolat Ban MeVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Ma Ga Re Ga Pa Dha Ni DhaVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Man Har Le Gayo GiridhariVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • moree araja suno giridhaaree aaja
  • Rain Ho Neend Aaye Na MoheVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • saa ni dha ni saa, saa re saa ni dha pa
  • shuchi sura maNDita sampoorana jaba hota bilaavalaSrikrishna Narayan Ratanjankar 'Sujaan'
  • Tero Mukh Neeko SakhiVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • toohee aada naada
  • Udan laagi Madhu Gandh Gandh SakhiVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'

Related ragas

Equivalent across traditions

Bilahari

Similar

Arun Malhar,Bihagara,Bihagda,Bilahari,Bilawal / Devgiri Bilawal / Shukla Bilawal / Kakubh Bilawal,Champak,Des Malhar,Desh,Devgiri Bilawal,Gaud Malhar,Kukubh Bilawal,Nat Kamod,Shukla Bilawal,Sorath,Tilak Malhar

Sources & further reading

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