Raga Bhimpalasi
Longing, introspective, gentle, emotional
Raga Details
- Thaat
- Kafi
- Vikrut Swar
- Komal Gandhar (g) and Komal Nishad (n)
- Varjit Swar
- Rishabh (R) and Dhaivat (D) in ascent
- Jati
- Audav - Sampurna
- Vadi
- Madhyam (M)
- Samvadi
- Shadaj (S)
- Time
- Afternoon
Aaroha • Avaroha • Pakad
Aaroha / Aaroh
n S g M P n S'
Avaroha / Avroh
S' n D P M g R S
Pakad
n S g M, M P, 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 Bhimpalasi
Raga Bhimpalasi feels inward and emotional, often suggesting longing or quiet reflection. Its ascent is selective and gentle, while the descent fills out the raga with a more complete expression.
Features of the Raga
- Raga Bhimpalasi omits R and D in the ascent, giving the aroha a distinct shape.
- The use of komal g and komal n creates a soft, yearning mood.
- The raga often rests beautifully on Madhyam, its vadi swar.
- It is associated with afternoon and a reflective emotional state.