Bhairavi

hindustani

भैरवी

Classification

Thaat

Bhairavi

Time of Day

morning

Rasa

Karuna (pathos/compassion)

Scale

Ārohana (Ascending)

S R♭ G♭ M P D♭ N♭ S'

Avarohana (Descending)

S' N♭ D♭ P M G♭ R♭ S

Characteristic Notes

Vadi (King)

M (Madhyam)

Samvadi (Queen)

S (Shadja)

Pakad (Characteristic phrase)

M G♭ R♭ S N♭' D♭' P

About

Traditionally performed at the end of a concert as a farewell raga. Uses all komal notes except Madhyam and Pancham. Evokes deep emotion, longing, and pathos. One of the most beloved ragas in all of Indian music.

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