Bibhas is a Hindustani classical raga.

Bibhas
ThaatBhairav
TypeAudava
Time of dayDaybreak
ArohanaS r G P d S'
AvarohanaS' d P G r S
Pakad
  • r G r G
  • P d S'
  • d P G r S
Vadid
Samavadir
SynonymVibhas
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Theory

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Bibhas (sometimes also called 'Vibhas') is a pentatonic raga belonging to the Bhairav Thaat.[1] This Raga is sung during daybreak. It is quite similar to Raga Deshkar as changing the Shuddha Dha and Shuddha Re of Deshkar converts it into Bibhas. The true nature of Bibhas has Re and Dha flat. However, it is very rarely performed using the Shuddha Dha. In order to maintain the pure character of Bibhas, it is very important that Pa is not the last note during any alap or taan. The atmosphere created by this raga is serious, as it has Komal 'Re' and 'Dha'.

Arohana and avarohana

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Arohana: Sa Re Ga Pa Dha Sa' Avarohana: Sa' Dha Pa Ga Re Sa

Thaat

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Bhairav Thaat

Vadi and samavadi

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Dha & Re

Pakad or Chalan

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Re Ga Re Ga, Pa Dha Sa', Dha Pa Ga Re Sa.

Organization and relationships

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Related ragas: Rewa, Jait

Behavior

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Behavior refers to practical aspects of the music. It is complicated to talk about this for Hindustani music since many of the concepts are fluid, changing, or archaic. The following information cannot be accurate, but it can attempt to reflect how the music existed.

Samay (time)

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Bibhas is sung at daybreak.

Important recordings

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Bhibaas was once sung in the Sangeet Varsha, which occurred on June 7, 2015, hosted by Svara Sangam. This raag has been sung by many masters, to name a few, Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki, Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur and Vidhushi Kishori Amonkar.

Film songs

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Language:Tamil

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Song Movie Composer Singer
Nee Palli Ezhundhaal Raja Mukthi C. R. Subburaman M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Panniner Mozhiyaal Thiruvarutchelvar K. V. Mahadevan T. M. Soundararajan,Master Maharajan
Sugamana Sindhanaiyil Taxi Driver M. S. Viswanathan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Kozhi Koovum Vanna Vanna Pookkal Ilaiyaraaja
Degam Pon Degam Anbulla Malare S. Janaki
Bhoomiye Enga Puthu Paatu Mano, S. Janaki
Vidinthatha Pozhuthu Pillai Paasam Ilaiyaraaja
Senthazham Poovil Mullum Malarum K.J. Yesudas
Kathiravanai Paarthu Pookkal Vidum Thudhu T. Rajendar
Ponmaanai Mythili Ennai Kaathali S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Boobalam Arangerum Agni Theertham Shankar–Ganesh K.J. Yesudas
Paarthu Sirikithu Bommai Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi Vani Jairam
Vaigai Neerada Chinnanchiru Kiliye G. K. Venkatesh Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Kaalai Veyil Nerathile Then Chittugal Vijay Ramani P. Jayachandran
Kadhal Kavithai Paada Ganam Courtar Avargale Devendran S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S. Chitra
Paadum Paravaigal Sangeetham Shenbagathottam Sirpy S. Janaki

References

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  1. ^ Chib, S.K.S.; Khan, A.A. (2004). Companion to North Indian Classical Music. Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers. p. 39. ISBN 978-81-215-1090-5. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  • Bor, Joep (ed). Rao, Suvarnalata; der Meer, Wim van; Harvey, Jane (co-authors) The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Zenith Media, London: 1999.
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