Raag Bhairavi: how the sources vote
RagaPedia shows the version of each field that the most independent sources agree on. One publisher counts once, however many pages it has. Where two versions tie, both are shown on the profile and either can be played. Each source’s own wording and location are below.
Back to Raag BhairaviHow 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 5 sources agree
Bhairavi
5 of 5
IGNOU OMU-001 · Artium Academy · Krsna Kirtana Songs · KalaSudha · Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit)
Where each source says it
- IGNOU OMU-001, §1.3 e) Bhairvi; printed p.7
- Artium Academy, Raag Bhairavi page, profile details
- Krsna Kirtana Songs, Raga facts, That Name
- KalaSudha, Quick Facts / Technical Details, Thaat (Scale)
- Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit), Raga Bhairavi, labelled thaat
JatiAll 5 sources agree
Sampurna-Sampurna
5 of 5
IGNOU OMU-001 · Artium Academy · Krsna Kirtana Songs · KalaSudha · Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit)
Where each source says it
- IGNOU OMU-001, §1.3 e) Bhairvi; printed p.7
- Artium Academy, Raag Bhairavi page, profile details
- Krsna Kirtana Songs, Raga facts, Jati
- KalaSudha, Quick Facts / Technical Details, Jati (Notes)
- Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit), Raga Bhairavi, labelled jati
Time7 of 7 sources agree
early morning (first prahar of the day, about 6–9 am)
7 of 7
AUTRIM · IGNOU OMU-001 · Artium Academy · Krsna Kirtana Songs · Rāga Junglism / George Howlett · KalaSudha · Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit)
- AUTRIM: traditionally, Bhairavi is a morning rag but it is an accepted norm that it can be performed any time of the day or night
- IGNOU OMU-001: morning
- Artium Academy: 1st Prahar of the Day (6AM to 9AM) or Sarv Kalik
- Krsna Kirtana Songs: 2nd Prahar (6 AM to 9 AM)
- Rāga Junglism / George Howlett: dawn
- KalaSudha: Early_morning
- Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit): Morning
Where each source says it
- AUTRIM, Bhairavi page, time
- IGNOU OMU-001, §1.3 e) Bhairvi; printed p.7
- Artium Academy, Raag Bhairavi page, performance time
- Krsna Kirtana Songs, Raga facts, Prahar
- Rāga Junglism / George Howlett, Authorial time association in raga description / melodic summary
- KalaSudha, Quick Facts / Technical Details, Time of Day
- Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit), Raga Bhairavi, labelled time
night (second prahar of the night, about 9 pm–12 am)
1 of 7
AUTRIM
- AUTRIM: traditionally, Bhairavi is a morning rag but it is an accepted norm that it can be performed any time of the day or night
Where each source says it
- AUTRIM, Bhairavi page, time
any time
1 of 7
Krsna Kirtana Songs
- Krsna Kirtana Songs: any time
Where each source says it
- Krsna Kirtana Songs, Raga Information, performance-time qualification
Aroha6 of 7 sources agree
Sa re ga Ma Pa dha ni Sa'
6 of 7
IGNOU OMU-001 · Artium Academy · Krsna Kirtana Songs · KalaSudha · Raag Hindustani / Sādhana · Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit)
Where each source says it
- IGNOU OMU-001, §1.3 e) Bhairvi, Aroh; printed p.7
- Artium Academy, Raag Bhairavi page, aroha
- Krsna Kirtana Songs, Raga facts, Aroha
- KalaSudha, Quick Facts / Technical Details, Aroha (Ascent)
- Raag Hindustani / Sādhana, Linked scale image under corresponding raag heading; left ascent / right descent
- Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit), Raga Bhairavi, labelled aroha
Sa re ga Ma dha ni Sa
1 of 7
Rāga Junglism / George Howlett
Where each source says it
- Rāga Junglism / George Howlett, Melodic summary, Aroha
AvarohaAll 7 sources agree
Sa' ni dha Pa Ma ga re Sa
7 of 7
IGNOU OMU-001 · Artium Academy · Krsna Kirtana Songs · Rāga Junglism / George Howlett · KalaSudha · Raag Hindustani / Sādhana · Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit)
Where each source says it
- IGNOU OMU-001, §1.3 e) Bhairvi, Avroh; printed p.7
- Artium Academy, Raag Bhairavi page, avaroha
- Krsna Kirtana Songs, Raga facts, Avaroha
- Rāga Junglism / George Howlett, Melodic summary, Avroh
- KalaSudha, Quick Facts / Technical Details, Avroh (Descent)
- Raag Hindustani / Sādhana, Linked scale image under corresponding raag heading; left ascent / right descent
- Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit), Raga Bhairavi, labelled avaroha
Pakad5 versions in 5 sources
Sa ga - Ma Pa Ma ga Ma re Sa; ga Ma Pa dha Pa; Ma ga - Sa re Sa
1 of 5
AUTRIM
Where each source says it
- AUTRIM, Bhairavi page, characteristic phrases
.ni Sa ga Ma dha Pa ga Ma ga re Sa
1 of 5
Krsna Kirtana Songs
Where each source says it
- Krsna Kirtana Songs, Raga facts, Swarupa
Sa ga Ma Pa dha Pa; Re ga Ma ga re Sa
1 of 5
Rāga Junglism / George Howlett
Where each source says it
- Rāga Junglism / George Howlett, Melodic summary, Pakad
Ma ga re Sa; .ni Sa re ga Ma
1 of 5
KalaSudha
Where each source says it
- KalaSudha, Quick Facts / Technical Details, Pakad (Catch Phrase)
Sa; re ga Ma; ga re Sa .dha .ni Sa
1 of 5
Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit)
Where each source says it
- Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit), Raga Bhairavi, labelled pakad
Vadi6 of 6 sources agree
Ma
6 of 6
IGNOU OMU-001 · Artium Academy · Krsna Kirtana Songs · Rāga Junglism / George Howlett · KalaSudha · Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit)
Where each source says it
- IGNOU OMU-001, §1.3 e) Bhairvi; printed p.7
- Artium Academy, Raag Bhairavi page, profile details
- Krsna Kirtana Songs, Raga Information, concluding vadi discussion
- Rāga Junglism / George Howlett, Explicit vadi assertion in authorial description
- KalaSudha, Quick Facts / Technical Details, Vadi (King Note)
- Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit), Raga Bhairavi, labelled vadi
Pa
2 of 6
Krsna Kirtana Songs · Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit)
Where each source says it
- Krsna Kirtana Songs, Raga facts, Vadi
- Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit), Raga Bhairavi, labelled vadi
SamvadiAll 5 sources agree
Sa
5 of 5
IGNOU OMU-001 · Artium Academy · Krsna Kirtana Songs · KalaSudha · Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit)
Where each source says it
- IGNOU OMU-001, §1.3 e) Bhairvi; printed p.7
- Artium Academy, Raag Bhairavi page, profile details
- Krsna Kirtana Songs, Raga facts, Samvadi
- KalaSudha, Quick Facts / Technical Details, Samvadi (Queen Note)
- Prabhāta Saṃgiita (article by Kirit), Raga Bhairavi, labelled samvadi
