Raag Bhairav: The Morning Raga
Raag Bhairav is a majestic morning raag, evoking peace, devotion, and solemnity. It is the signature raag of the **Bhairav Thaat** and is traditionally played during sunrise.
Scale and Key Notes
Bhairav uses two Komal (flat) notes: **Komal Re (Db)** and **Komal Dha (Ab)**. All other notes are Shuddha:
Swaras: Sa, Komal Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Komal Dha, Ni
Aaroh & Avaroh
Aaroh (Ascending): Sa, Komal Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Komal Dha, Ni, แน a
Avaroh (Descending): แน a, Ni, Komal Dha, Pa, Ma, Ga, Komal Re, Sa
Important Aspects
- Vadi (King Note): Komal Dha (Ab)
- Samvadi (Queen Note): Komal Re (Db)
- Andolan (Oscillation): The notes Re and Dha are played with a slight, slow vibrato (Andolan), which gives Bhairav its unique, meditative character.