Raga Bageshri
IntermediateTime
Late Night (12–3 AM)
Mood
Deep longing
Vadi
Ma
Samvadi
Sa
Bageshri is a deeply emotional raga associated with longing and separation (viraha). It is a favorite for thumri and ghazal singers. The combination of flat Ga and flat Ni creates a haunting, melancholic quality that is deeply moving.
Scale (Swar)
Aroha (Ascending)
Sa Ga♭ Ma Dha Ni♭ Sa
e 4 y i 9 pAvaroha (Descending)
Sa Ni♭ Dha Ma Ga♭ Re Sa
p 9 i y 4 r ePakad (Signature Phrase)
Ma Ga♭ Re Sa, Ni♭ Dha Ma
y 4 r e, 9 i yThe pakad is the signature phrase that identifies this raga. Memorize it first.
How to Practice
Bageshri requires slow, deliberate playing. Each note should feel intentional and emotional. The flat Ga (key "4") and flat Ni (key "9") together create the characteristic melancholic mood. Re appears only in the descent.
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