What is Raga Bhairav?

Raga Bhairav is an early morning raga in Hindustani classical music known for its devotional, serious, and meditative mood. It is characterized by the use of komal Re and komal Dha with all other swaras shuddha, creating a grave and introspective character.

Key Facts:

Thaat: Bhairav

Jaati: Sampoorna-Sampoorna

Aroh (Ascending): Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa

Avaroh (Descending): Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa

Vadi (Primary note): Dha

Samvadi (Secondary note): Re

Time: Early morning, first prahar

Mood/Emotion: Devotional, serious, and contemplative

Pakad (Signature phrase): Ga Sa Re Sa, Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa Dha Pa, Ga Ma Re Sa

Important notes or usage tips: Emphasize komal Re and komal Dha with slow, oscillating intonations; avoid excessive speed to preserve its grave, spiritual character.

Raga Bhairav is a prominent and ancient raga in both Hindustani and Carnatic classical music traditions of India. It is considered one of the early morning ragas and is associated with a devotional, serene, and contemplative mood. Bhairav is believed to evoke a feeling of divinity and is often performed at the beginning of a concert or a music session.

Lower Octave - sa re ga ma pa dha ne
Middle Octave - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ne
High Octave - SA RE GA MA PA DHA NE

Raag Saragam

Aaroh:
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ne SA

Avaroh:
SA Ne Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa

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

Lakshan Geet #1:

Jago Brijraaj Kunvar

Nandake Dulaare (Antara)

Jamunamein Genda Daar

Gvaal Baal Haare

Kali Bubhutkar Det

ShyamHi Eek Taare

Lakshan Geet #2:

Madhur Bhairavi Raagini,

Sur Laagat Mrudu Ri Ga Dha Ni

Praata Samaya Gaavat Guni (Antara)v

Dha-Ga Vaadi Samvaadini,

Bhaktirasa Shrungaarini

Shiva Bhaamini Poojat Nit,

Shankar Him Dhaval Shikhar (Back to first)

Lakshan Geet #3

Chalo Hatho Girdhari,

Kahe Maari Pichakari (2)

Rang Mein Bhijo Dayi,

Chunaree Mori Saari,

Kunwar Shyam Mori Manate Nahi,

Baar Baar Samjhaye Mai Haari,

Kaa Ri Karoon Kachoo Ban Nahi Aaway,

Chala Baliyan Karata/ Aiso nipataye naari

Chalo Hato Girdhaari Kahe

ni sa ga ma pa dha pa ma ga re sa, (chalo hatho…)

ga ma dha ni sa ga re sa ni dha pa ma ga re sa ni sa,

ni sa ga ma pa dha pa ma ga ma pa ni dha pa ma dha pa ma ga re sa,

sa dha pa dha ma pa ga ma pa dha pa ma ga re sa ni sa ga ma pa dha pa ma pa ga ma pa ni dha pa,

pa ga re ga sa re ni sa, re sa ni dha pa, ni dha pa ma pa

ga ma dha ni sa

ga ma dha ni sa

ga ma dha ni sa