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Bhairav
भैरव
BhairavSolemn, devotional
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
S r G M P, d P, G M r S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S r G M P d N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N d P M G r S
Vadi (Key Note)
D
Samvadi
R
Rules
- Uses komal Re (r) and komal Dha (d) — both are essential
- All other swaras are shuddh
- d (vadi) and r (samvadi) are the anchor komal notes
- The andolan (oscillation) on r and d gives the devotional mood
- Early morning raga — associated with Lord Shiva
Key Phrases
S r G M P d PG M r Sd N Ṡ N d PS r G M P d N ṠṠ N d P M G r S