Ahir Bhairava

अहीर भैरव

Swara Notation

S r G m P G m D n S' | S' n D P m G m r S 'D 'n r S

Thaat: Bhairav morning Sampoorna-Sampoorna

Vadi: Madhyam (m)

Samvadi: Shadaj (S)

Ahir Bhairava from Bhairava thaat, combining Bhairavanga and Ahiranga phrases.

Quick Facts

Thaat (Scale)

Bhairav

Time of Day

Morning

Jati (Notes)

Sampoorna-sampoorna

Vadi (King Note)

Madhyam (m)

Samvadi (Queen Note)

Shadaj (S)

Origins & Context

Ahir Bhairava is a beloved raga from the Bhairava thaat, which has a variety of emotions attached to it. Some will find devotion, while others find melancholy. Some find love and happiness through this raga.

This raga was originally thought to be from the Carnatic raga "Cakravaham." The raga from the technical standpoint is known as Ahir Bhairava in the Hindustani musical scene, because it has the Bhairavanga (G m r S) along with the Ahiranga (D n S').

Technical Details

Melodic structure and movement patterns

Aroha (Ascent)

S r G m P G m D n S'

Avroh (Descent)

S' n D P m G m r S 'D 'n r S

Pakad (Catch Phrase)

D P-m G m r S 'D 'n r S

Recordings & Performances

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