Raga Bhairav
Serious, meditative, ancient, devotional
Raga Details
- Thaat
- Bhairav
- Vikrut Swar
- Komal Rishabh (r) and Komal Dhaivat (d)
- Varjit Swar
- None
- Jati
- Sampurna - Sampurna
- Vadi
- Dhaivat (d)
- Samvadi
- Rishabh (r)
- Time
- Early morning
Aaroha • Avaroha • Pakad
Aaroha / Aaroh
S r G M P d N S'
Avaroha / Avroh
S' N d P M G r S
Pakad
r G M, d P, M G 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 Bhairav
Raga Bhairav feels solemn and deeply spiritual. Its komal Rishabh and Dhaivat create a serious and meditative atmosphere, making it one of the great morning ragas.
Features of the Raga
- Raga Bhairav uses komal r and komal d with a grave and meditative treatment.
- It is strongly associated with early morning and spiritual contemplation.
- The swars r and d are often approached with weight and seriousness.
- The raga has an ancient, devotional, and inward character.