Raga Bhairav
Intermediateसमय
Early Morning (6–9 AM)
भाव
Serious
वादी
Dha♭
संवादी
Re♭
Bhairav is one of the oldest and most revered ragas in Indian classical music. Named after Lord Shiva (Bhairav), it is a morning raga with a deep, serious character. It uses flat Re and flat Dha, creating a unique, introspective quality perfect for morning prayers.
Scale (Swar)
आरोह (आरोहण)
Sa Re♭ Ga Ma Pa Dha♭ Ni Sa
e 2 t y u 8 o pअवरोह (अवरोहण)
Sa Ni Dha♭ Pa Ma Ga Re♭ Sa
p o 8 u y t 2 eपकड़ (विशिष्ट वाक्य)
Ga Ma Dha♭ Pa, Ma Ga Re♭ Sa
t y 8 u, y t 2 eThe pakad is the signature phrase that identifies this raga. Memorize it first.
How to Practice
The flat Re (key "2") at the very beginning sets the serious mood. Don't rush the opening. The flat Dha (key "8") is the vadi — give it special attention. This raga requires slow, deliberate playing.
Famous Compositions
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Jogiya
Arth (1982)
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Bhaj Man Ram Charan Sukhdai
Classical Bhajan
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Mere To Giridhar Gopal
Mirabai Bhajan