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  • Raga Bilaskhani Todi – Bilaskhani Todi — Banne Bani Shyam Ki

    About the Raga

    Raga Bilaskhani Todi is a morning raga of Hindustani classical music belonging to the Todi family. It has a deeply introspective and plaintive character, with komal Re, Ga and Dha and shuddha Ma. The raga is traditionally associated with the late-morning period and offers considerable scope for expressive melodic development.

    AttributeDetails
    RagaBilaskhani Todi
    ThaatTodi
    JatiAudav–Sampurna
    ArohaS r g P d S′
    AvarohaS′ n d P g r S
    VadiDha
    SamvadiGa
    Komal SwarasRe, Ga, Dha
    TimeMorning
  • Raga Bhairavi – Dhamar — Daalat Kaisan Pichkari

    About the Raga

    Raga Bhairavi is one of the most widely performed ragas of Hindustani classical music. Its basic form uses komal Re, Ga, Dha and Ni and is traditionally associated with the morning. Bhairavi also appears in various forms of semi-classical and classical repertoire, including Dhamar, where the raga is treated with greater emphasis on rhythmic and expressive presentation.

    AttributeDetails
    RagaBhairavi
    ThaatBhairavi
    JatiSampurna–Sampurna
    ArohaS r g M P d n S′
    AvarohaS′ n d P M g r S
    VadiMa
    SamvadiSa
    Komal SwarasRe, Ga, Dha, Ni
    TimeMorning / Concert Finale
  • Raga Bhairavi – Ka Karu Sajani

    About the Raga

    Raga Bhairavi is one of the most widely performed ragas of Hindustani classical music. Its basic form uses komal Re, Ga, Dha and Ni and is traditionally associated with the morning. It is also extensively used in thumri and other light-classical forms, where performers may introduce additional swaras according to the melodic treatment.

    AttributeDetails
    RagaBhairavi
    ThaatBhairavi
    JatiSampurna–Sampurna
    ArohaS r g M P d n S′
    AvarohaS′ n d P M g r S
    VadiMa
    SamvadiSa
    Komal SwarasRe, Ga, Dha, Ni
    TimeMorning / Concert Finale
  • Raga Bhairavi

    Bhairavi — Payal Mori Baaje Ri

    About the Raga

    Raga Bhairavi is one of the most widely performed ragas of Hindustani classical music. Its basic form uses komal Re, Ga, Dha and Ni and is traditionally associated with the morning. Bhairavi has an especially strong presence in thumri and other light-classical forms, where performers may use additional swaras for expressive effect.

    AttributeDetails
    RagaBhairavi
    ThaatBhairavi
    JatiSampurna–Sampurna
    ArohaS r g M P d n S′
    AvarohaS′ n d P M g r S
    VadiMa
    SamvadiSa
    Komal SwarasRe, Ga, Dha, Ni
    TimeMorning / Concert Finale
  • Raga Bhairavi

    Bhairavi — Baat Chalat Nahi

    About the Raga

    Raga Bhairavi is one of the most widely performed ragas of Hindustani classical music. Its basic form uses komal Re, Ga, Dha and Ni and is traditionally associated with the morning. Bhairavi is particularly prominent in thumri and other light-classical forms, where performers often use additional swaras to enrich the melodic expression.

    AttributeDetails
    RagaBhairavi
    ThaatBhairavi
    JatiSampurna–Sampurna
    ArohaS r g M P d n S′
    AvarohaS′ n d P M g r S
    VadiMa
    SamvadiSa
    Komal SwarasRe, Ga, Dha, Ni
    TimeMorning / Concert Finale
  • Raga Bhairavi

    Aaj Radha Brij Ko Chali

    About the Raga

    Raga Bhairavi is one of the most widely performed ragas of Hindustani classical music. Its basic form uses komal Re, Ga, Dha and Ni, and it is traditionally associated with the morning. Bhairavi is also extensively used in thumri, dadra, bhajan and other lighter forms, where additional swaras may be introduced according to the melodic treatment.

    AttributeDetails
    RagaBhairavi
    ThaatBhairavi
    JatiSampurna–Sampurna
    ArohaS r g M P d n S′
    AvarohaS′ n d P M g r S
    VadiMa
    SamvadiSa
    Komal SwarasRe, Ga, Dha, Ni
    TimeMorning / Concert Finale
  • Raga Bhairavi

    Bhairavi — Thumri — Barajori Nahi Re

    About the Raga

    Raga Bhairavi is one of the most widely performed ragas of Hindustani classical music and is especially prominent in lighter classical forms such as thumri, dadra and bhajan. It uses komal Re, Ga, Dha and Ni in its basic form, although performers often introduce other swaras in lighter presentations. Bhairavi is traditionally associated with the morning and is also commonly performed at the conclusion of a concert.

    AttributeDetails
    RagaBhairavi
    ThaatBhairavi
    JatiSampurna–Sampurna
    ArohaS r g M P d n S′
    AvarohaS′ n d P M g r S
    VadiMa
    SamvadiSa
    Komal SwarasRe, Ga, Dha, Ni
    TimeMorning / Concert Finale
  • Raga Bageshri

    About the Raga

    Raga Bageshri is a major Hindustani raga traditionally associated with the late evening and night. It is known for its romantic, introspective and deeply expressive character, with a melodic framework that gives considerable scope for lyrical elaboration.

    FieldDetails
    RagaBageshri
    TraditionHindustani Classical
    TimeLate Evening / Night
    ArtistAjoy Chakraborty

    About the Artist

    Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty is a prominent Hindustani classical vocalist associated with the Patiala tradition and known for his extensive repertoire and expressive singing.

  • Raga Bhairavi

    About the Raga

    Raga Bhairavi is one of the most widely performed ragas in Hindustani music. Although traditionally associated with the morning, it is also frequently performed as a concluding raga and in lighter classical forms. Its expressive use of komal notes gives it a characteristic plaintive and devotional quality.

    FieldDetails
    RagaBhairavi
    CompositionYaad Piya Ki Aaye
    FormVocal
    TraditionHindustani Classical
    TimeMorning / Concert Conclusion

    About the Artist

    Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty is a prominent Hindustani classical vocalist associated with the Patiala tradition, known for his extensive repertoire and expressive vocal style.

  • Raga Bhairavi

    About the Raga

    Raga Bhairavi is one of the most widely performed ragas of Hindustani classical music. Traditionally associated with the morning, it is also frequently presented toward the conclusion of a concert and in lighter classical forms. Its use of komal Re, Ga, Dha and Ni gives it a distinctive expressive and devotional character.

    FieldDetails
    RagaBhairavi
    FormVocal
    TraditionHindustani Classical
    TimeMorning / Concert Conclusion

    About the Artist

    Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty is a prominent Hindustani classical vocalist associated with the Patiala tradition and known for his extensive repertoire across khayal and other vocal forms.

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