Raga Bageshri
Tender, romantic, devotional, yearning
Raga Details
- Thaat
- Kafi
- Vikrut Swar
- Komal Gandhar (g) and Komal Nishad (n)
- Varjit Swar
- Rishabh (R) and Pancham (P) are commonly avoided in ascent; Pancham is used sparingly
- Jati
- Audav - Sampurna
- Vadi
- Madhyam (M)
- Samvadi
- Shadaj (S)
- Time
- Late evening / night
Aaroha • Avaroha • Pakad
Aaroha / Aaroh
S g M D n S'
Avaroha / Avroh
S' n D M P D g M R S
Pakad
n S g M, D n D M, g M R S
Notation guide: S R G M P D N are shuddha swars. Lowercase r, g, d, n indicate komal swars. M^ indicates tivra Madhyam. S' indicates upper Sa.
Explanation
How to understand Raga Bageshri
Raga Bageshri feels intimate and emotionally deep. It has a gentle pull toward Madhyam and often communicates longing, affection, and devotion. The restrained use of Pancham gives the raga a delicate shape.
Features of the Raga
- Raga Bageshri has a tender and inward character built around Madhyam.
- Pancham is used carefully and not treated as a strong resting point.
- The movement n S g M and the return to M are important for the raga's identity.
- It is often associated with longing, devotion, and night-time calm.