Bhairav (raga)
| Thaat | Bhairav |
|---|---|
| Type | Sampurna |
| Time of day | Daybreak; Beginning of concerts (Sunrise) |
| Arohana | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa' |
| Avarohana | Sa' Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa |
| Pakad | Ga Ma Dha Dha Pa, Ga Ma Re Re Sa |
| Chalan | Sa Ga Ma Pa Dha Dha Pa Ma Ga Ma Re Sa |
| Vadi | Dha |
| Samavadi | Re |
| Equivalent | |
| Similar |
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Bhairav is a Hindustani classical raga of Bhairav thaat. It is a sampurna raga that is traditionally performed in the morning and also as the beginning piece in concerts. It is the defining raga of its own Thaat.
Raga Kalingda in Hindustani and Ragam Mayamalavagowla in Carnatic music have the same scale as Raga Bhairav, although the moods they create can be quite different due to the way they are expounded.
According to Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, Bhairav is a "morning raga, and solemn peacefulness is its ideal mood." It is grave in mood and suggests seriousness, introversion and devotional attitude.