Thaat | Asavari |
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Arohana | S Ṟ G̱ M G̱ P Ḏ Ṉ Ṡ |
Avarohana | N Ḏ P M G̱ Ṟ S Ṉ S |
Vadi | Ḏ |
Samavadi | G̱ |
Synonym | Sindh Bhairavi [1] |
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Sindhu Bhairavi is a raga in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music, belonging to the Asavari thaat. In Carnatic music it is a Janya raga of the 8th melakartha raga Hanumatodi.[ citation needed ]
The raga brings Viraham (separation), Shokam (sorrow), Karunam (compassion) and Bhakthi (devotion) rasas. In Carnatic music it is a Bhashangaraga, in which all the 12 notes are applicable.[ citation needed ]
Sindhu Bhairavi is not to be confused with other similarly named ragas such as Sindhi Bhairavi, Sindh, Sindhura and Sindhura Bhairavi. [1]
Arohana: S Ṟ G̱ M P Ḏ Ṉ Ṡ [lower-alpha 1] [1]
Avarohana: Ṡ Ṉ Ḏ P M G̱ Ṟ S [lower-alpha 2] [1]
Popular carnatic compositions in the raga are:[ citation needed ]
"Sawan mor moharaan", from Sham Churasi Gharana, by Ustad Salamat Ali Khan and his son Ustad Shafaqt Salam Ali Khan is one of the most popular composition in this raag.[ citation needed ]
Song | Movie / Album | Year | Composer | Singer |
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Vagaloi Vagalu | Pathala Bhairavi | 1951 | Ghantasala | Jikki and Chorus |
Song | Language | Movie / Album | Year | Composer | Lyrics | Singer |
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Putapayodhi | Sanskrit | Jagannath Bhakti Rath Yatra | 2023 | Siba Prasad Rath | Nanda Pradipta Kumar | Abhilipsa Panda, Siba Prasad Rath |
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