Raag Alhaiya Bilawal: how the sources vote

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How the sources vote

Each field shows the version most independent sources agree on. One publisher counts once. Where the vote ties, both versions are shown and either can be played.

ThaatAll 6 sources agree

Bilawal
6 of 6
NIOS · Artium Academy · Darbar · Raagist · Online Sangeet · Riyaz
Where each source says it
- NIOS, printed p.10, Raga Parichay, Thata
- Artium Academy, Raag Alhaiya Bilawal page, profile details
- Darbar, Thhaat (parent scale)
- Raagist, Thaat
- Online Sangeet, Description / Thaat
- Riyaz, Public glossary / Thaat

Jati5 of 7 sources agree

Shadav-Sampurna
5 of 7
IGNOU BHMCT-103 · Artium Academy · Darbar · Raagist · Online Sangeet
Where each source says it
- IGNOU BHMCT-103, §3.2.2 राग विवरण; printed p.162
- Artium Academy, Raag Alhaiya Bilawal page, profile details
- Darbar, Jaati:
- Raagist, Jati
- Online Sangeet, Description / Jati
Sampurna-Sampurna
1 of 7
NIOS
Where each source says it
- NIOS, printed p.10, Raga Parichay, Jati
Audav-Sampurna
1 of 7
Riyaz
Where each source says it
- Riyaz, Public glossary / Jati

TimeSources split 4–4

late morning (second prahar of the day, about 9 am–noon)
4 of 7
AUTRIM · ITC Sangeet Research Academy · Darbar · Riyaz
- AUTRIM: morning, well before noon
- ITC Sangeet Research Academy: Midday, 10:00–13:00
- Darbar: Late morning
- Riyaz: Late morning (9 AM - 12 PM)
Where each source says it
- AUTRIM, Alhaiya Bilaval page, time
- ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Samay Raga page, raga list by time of day
- Darbar, Time:
- Riyaz, Public glossary / Samay
early morning (first prahar of the day, about 6–9 am)
4 of 7
Artium Academy · Raagist · Online Sangeet · Riyaz
- Artium Academy: 1st Prahar of the Day (6AM to 9AM)
- Raagist: Morning
- Online Sangeet: 6 am to 9 am (the first part of the day).
- Riyaz: early morning rendition
Where each source says it
- Artium Academy, Raag Alhaiya Bilawal page, performance time
- Raagist, Best time to play:
- Online Sangeet, Description / Singing
- Riyaz, Introduction

Aroha4 of 7 sources agree

Sa Re Ga Pa Dha Ni Sa'
4 of 7
Artium Academy · Raagist · Raga Junglism · NIOS
Where each source says it
- Artium Academy, Raag Alhaiya Bilawal page, aroha
- Raagist, Arohi
- Raga Junglism, Melodic summary / Aroha:
- NIOS, printed p.17, §2.2.3, Alhaiya Bilawal ascending example
Sa Re Ga Pa Ni Dha Ni Sa'
1 of 7
Darbar
Where each source says it
- Darbar, Aaroh (ascent):
Sa Ga Re Ga Pa Dha Ni Sa'
1 of 7
Online Sangeet
Where each source says it
- Online Sangeet, Description / Aaroh
Sa Re Ga Pa Dha Sa'
1 of 7
Riyaz
Where each source says it
- Riyaz, Public glossary / Aaroh
Sa Re Ga Re Ga Pa Dha Ni Dha Ni Sa'
1 of 7
NIOS
Where each source says it
- NIOS, printed p.10, Raga Parichay, Aroha

AvarohaSources split 2–2–2

Sa' Ni Dha Pa Dha ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Ma Re Sa
2 of 7
NIOS · Online Sangeet
Where each source says it
- NIOS, printed p.10, Raga Parichay, Avaroha
- NIOS, printed p.17, §2.2.4, Alhaiya Bilawal descending example
- Online Sangeet, Description / Avaroh
Sa' Ni Dha Pa Dha ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa
2 of 7
Artium Academy · Raagist
Where each source says it
- Artium Academy, Raag Alhaiya Bilawal page, avaroha
- Raagist, Avrohi
Sa' Ni Dha ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Ma Re Sa
2 of 7
Darbar · Raga Junglism
Where each source says it
- Darbar, Avaroh (descent)
- Raga Junglism, Melodic summary / Avroh:
Sa' Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa
1 of 7
Riyaz
Where each source says it
- Riyaz, Public glossary / Avaroh

Pakad5 versions in 4 sources

Ga ~ Re Ga / Pa; Dha ~ ni Dha \ Pa; Dha \ Ga; Ga Ma Re Ga Pa Ma Ga
1 of 4
AUTRIM
Where each source says it
- AUTRIM, Alhaiya Bilaval page, characteristic phrases
.Ni Sa; Ga Re Ga Pa; ni Dha Pa; Ga Ma Re Ga Pa; Ni Dha Ni Sa'; Sa' Re' Ni Sa'; Dha ni Dha Pa; Ga Ma Re; Ga Pa Ma Ga; Ma Ga Ma Re Sa
1 of 4
Darbar
Where each source says it
- Darbar, Key phrases:
Ga Pa Dha Pa Dha ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa
1 of 4
Riyaz
Where each source says it
- Riyaz, Public glossary / Pakar
Ga Re Ga Pa; Ma Ga Ma Re; Ga Pa Dha Ni Dha Pa
1 of 4
Online Sangeet
Where each source says it
- Online Sangeet, Description / Pakad
Ga Re Ga Pa; Ma Ga Ma Re; Ga Pa Dha ni Dha Pa
1 of 4
Online Sangeet
Where each source says it
- Online Sangeet, FAQ / Aaroh Avaroh Pakad

VadiAll 7 sources agree

Dha
7 of 7
NIOS · Artium Academy · Darbar · Raagist · Online Sangeet · Raga Junglism · Riyaz
Where each source says it
- NIOS, printed p.10, Raga Parichay, vadi
- Artium Academy, Raag Alhaiya Bilawal page, profile details
- Darbar, Vaadi:
- Raagist, Vadi
- Online Sangeet, Description / Vadi
- Raga Junglism, Introduction / melodic summary
- Riyaz, Public glossary / Vadi

SamvadiAll 6 sources agree

Ga
6 of 6
NIOS · Artium Academy · Darbar · Raagist · Online Sangeet · Riyaz
Where each source says it
- NIOS, printed p.10, Raga Parichay, samvadi
- Artium Academy, Raag Alhaiya Bilawal page, profile details
- Darbar, Samvaadi:
- Raagist, Samvadi
- Online Sangeet, Description / Vadi
- Riyaz, Public glossary / Samvadi