About the Raga
Raga Bhimpalashi is an afternoon raga of Hindustani classical music associated with the Kafi thaat. It uses komal Ga and komal Ni and has an Audav–Sampurna structure. The raga has a distinctive melodic movement centred around Madhyam and is known for its introspective and expressive character. Traditionally performed in the afternoon, Bhimpalashi offers considerable scope for melodic elaboration.
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Raga | Bhimpalashi |
| Thaat | Kafi |
| Jati | Audav–Sampurna |
| Aroha | ṇ S g M P n S′ |
| Avaroha | S′ n D P M g R S |
| Vadi | Madhyam (Ma) |
| Samvadi | Shadja (Sa) |
| Komal Swaras | Ga, Ni |
| Time | Afternoon |
The basic aroha–avaroha and classification are consistent across the reference sources, although exact performance phrases can vary between traditions.
Artist – Pt. Brij Narayan
Instrument – Sarod
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