Sindhu Bhairavi (raga)

Sindhu Bhairavi
Thaat Asavari
Arohana S R G̱ M P Ḏ Ṉ Ṡ
Avarohana Ṡ Ṉ Ḏ P M G̱ R S
Vadi Ḏ
Samavadi G̱
Synonym Sindh Bhairavi[1]

Sindhu Bhairavi is a raga in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music, belonging to the Asavari thaat. In Carnatic music it is a Janya raga of the 8th melam Hanumathodi.

The raga brings Viraham(separation), Shokam(sorrow), Karunam(compassion) and Bhakthi(devotion) rasas. In Carnatic music it is a Bhashangaraga, in which all the 12 notes are applicable.

Sindhu Bhairavi is not to be confused with other similarly named ragas such as Sindhi Bhairavi, Sindh, Sindhura and Sindhura Bhairavi.[1]

Theory

Arohana: S R G̱ M P Ḏ Ṉ Ṡ[lower-alpha 1][1]

Avarohana: Ṡ Ṉ Ḏ P M G̱ R S[lower-alpha 2][1]

Vadi: Ḏ[1]

Samavadi: G̱[1]


Popular carnatic compositions in the raga are:

  • Karunai daivame karpagame
  • Venkatachala nilayam
  • Ganesha bhajan
  • Thamburi meetidava
  • Bhaja bhaja manasa
  • Ka karun Sajni Aaye Na Balam
  • Ajahun na aaye baaalmaa
  • Bulleya(ADHM)

Notes

  1. ↑ Alternate notations:
    • Carnatic: S R₂ G₂ M₁ P D₁ N₂ Ṡ
    • Western: C D D# F G G# A# C
  2. ↑ Alternate notations:
    • Carnatic: Ṡ N₂ D₁ P M₁ G₂ R₂ S
    • Western: C A# G# G F D# D C

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 OEMI:SB.

Sources

  • Sindhu Bhairavi Rāga (Hin), The Oxford Encyclopaedia of the Music of India. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195650983. Retrieved 8 October 2018. (Subscription required (help)).
  • Mani, Charulatha (10 May 2013). "Light and melodious". The Hindu.
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