Laharithe raga notebook

Bhairavi

भैरवीHindustani

Bhairavi, a raga of the Bhairavi thaat, comes from the Hindustani tradition and favours the morning. Ma serves as the vadi, with Sa as samvadi. 167 compositions are attributed to it in the Lahari knowledge base.

At a glance

Thaat
Bhairaviverified ×8
Melakarta
Hanumatodi
Aroha
S - r - g - m - P - d - n - S'verified ×2
Avaroha
S' - n - d - P - m - g - r - Sverified ×2
Vadi
Maverified ×4

sources differ: chandrakantha says Disputed; swarganga says P

Samvadi
Saverified ×5

sources differ: chandrakantha says Disputed

Time
Morning; Conclusion of a concert

sources differ: tanarang says 1st Prahar of the Day (6AM to 9AM) or Sarv Kalik; chandrakantha says Early morning or conclusion of performance; ragajunglism says morning; oceanofragas says 4 a.m.-7 a.m.; swarganga says 6am - 9am

Jati
Sampoorna - Sampoornaverified ×2

sources differ: wikipedia says Sampurna; ragajunglism says shadav-sampurna; oceanofragas says Sampurna-Sampurna/Seven notes-Seven notes

Songs in Bhairavi

Film songs

  • Dost Dost Na RahaShankar · Sangam · 1964 · hindi×2 sources
  • Mithe Bol BoleR.D. Burman · Kinara · 1977 · hindi×2 sources
  • Aap Ki Yaad Aati Rahi, Raat BharJaidev · Gaman · 1979 · hindi
  • Aaya Hai Mujhe Phir YadRoshan · Devar · 1966 · hindi
  • Ab Tere SivaAnil Biswas · Kismat · 1943 · hindi
  • Agar Mujhse Muhobbat Hai, Mujhe Sab Apne Gam De DoMadan Mohan · Aap Ki Parchhaiyan · 1964 · hindi
  • Ai Dil Ab Kahi Na JaKaliyanji / Anandji · Bluff Master · 1963 · hindi
  • Ai Dil TujheNaushad · Dulari · 1949 · hindi
  • Ai Diwali, Ai DiwaliNaushad · Rattan · 1944 · hindi
  • Ai Mere Dil Kahin Aur ChalShankar · Daag · 1952 · hindi
  • Ai Mere Dost, Ai Mere HamdamRavi · Meharban · 1967 · hindi
  • Aie Katib-e-TaqdeerPankaj Mullick · My Sister/Meri Bahin · 1944 · hindi
  • Albeli Naar Pritam DwarChitragupta · Main Shadi Karne Chala · 1962 · hindi
  • April Fool BanaayaShankar · April Fool · 1964 · hindi
  • Awara Hun Ya Gardish Mein HunShankar-Jaikishan · Awara · 1951 · hindi
  • Baabul Mora, Naihar Chhooto Hi JaayeR.C. Boral · Street Singer · 1938 · hindi
  • Baaki Kuchh Bacha To Menhagai Maar Gayi (a.k.a. Menhagai Maar Gayi)Laxmikant · Roti Kapda Aur Makaan · 1974 · hindi
  • Baat Chalat Nayi Chunari Rang DariS.N. Tripathi · Rani Roopmati · 1959 · hindi
  • Bacche Man Ke SaccheRavi · Do Kaliyan · 1968 · hindi
  • Bane To Ban Jaye Zamana DushmanKalyanji · Dulha Dulhan · 1964 · hindi
  • Barasat Men, Hamse Mile TumShankar · Barsaat · 1949 · hindi

Bandishen

  • Apni Garaj Pakar LeeniVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Avigat Avinashi Bhaj ReVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Baat Chalat Maiko Shyam Chedat SakhiVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'
  • Bekal Jiyra Na LaageVishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'

…and 142 more compositions in the database.

Related ragas

Equivalent across traditions

Hanumatodi,Karnatak Todi,Sindhu Bhairavi

Similar

Bilaskhani Todi,Abh Avati,Bayati,Darjeeling,Kaunsi Bhairavi

Sources & further reading

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