Raag Bhimpalasi with Notes, Lakshan Geet (PDF Download)

Introduction

Raga Bhimpalasi is a popular and evocative raga in the Hindustani classical music tradition.

It is often performed during the late afternoon or early evening. Bhimpalasi belongs to the Kafi thaat and is associated with the Bhairavi ang, incorporating elements from the Bhairavi scale.

Which Thaat does Raag Bhimpalasi belong To?
Kafi (Dorian mode): Sa Re ga ma Pa Dha ni SA

Which are the Komla Swaras in Raag Bhimpalasi?
Ga (Gandhar) and Ne (Nishad)

Which Swara is Vaadi (Prominent) Swara?
Ma (Madhyam)

Which Swara is Samvaadi (Second most prominent) Swara?
Sa (Shadja)

Which Jaati does Raag Bhimpalasi belong to?
Audhav (5 Swaras in Aroh) - Sampoorna (7 Swaras in Avaroh)

Which Swaras are prohibited (Vergit) in Raag Bhimpalasi?
Re (Rishabh) and Dha (Dhaivat)

In which prahara is Raag Bhimpalasi sung?
Prahar 3 – Time between 12pm and 3pm

What is the Rasa for Raag Bhimpalasi?
Shrangar Rasa

Learn to Sing Raag Bhimpalasi

Aroh
ne Sa Ga Ma Pa Ne SA

Avaroh
SA Ne Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa

Pakad - Identification of Raag
ne Sa Ga Ma Pa Ma Pa Ga Re Sa Ne Ga Re Sa

Pa Ne SA Ne Dha Pa Ma Pa Ga Ma Ga Re Sa

Lakshan Geet 1

Udho man na bhaye das bees

Ek bhayo so gayo syam sang, ko avadhane Eees

Sithil bhai sabahin madhau binu jatha deha binu sees

Swasaa atakirahi aasa lagi, jeevahin koti brees

Tum tau sakha syamsundar ke, sakal jog ke ees

Surdaad rasikan ki batiyan purvo man jagdees

Lakshan Geet 2

Ja Ja re apane mandirwa ja

Sun pave gi saas nanadiya

Sunaho sadarat tumako chahat hai

Kya tum hamako chalan kiya

Ja ja re apane mandirwa ja

Suna pavegi saas nanadiaya

Which bollywood songs are taken from Raag Bhimpalasi?
Song - Ae ajanabi (Movie - Dil Se 1998)

Tum Mile Dil khile (Movie - Criminal 1995)