Raga Bhatiyar

Swaras

Both Madhyams, Rishabh Komal. Rest all Shuddha Swaras.

Jati

Sampurna-Sampurna Vakra

Thaat

Marwa

Vadi/Samvadi

Shuddha Madhyam/Shadj

Time

(3 AM - 6 AM): 4th Prahar of the Night : Ratri ka Chaturth Prahar

Vishranti Sthan

S; m; P; D; - m; S;

Mukhya-Ang

S m P ; P G r S ; S D N D ; N P ; D m ; P G ; P G r S ; M D S' ;

Aaroh-Avroh

S r S ; S m ; m D P ; S D ; D N P m ; P G ; M D S' - S' r' N D P ; D N P m ; P G r S;

 

Raga Description

Raga Bhatiyar belongs to Marwa Thaat and also shows some glimpses of Raga Mand. S D ; N P ; D m ; P G these notes makes a distinct atmosphere for Raga Bhatiyar. This is a complex Raga full of Vakra character and can be learnt only from a Guru.

N D N P D m these notes shows glimpse of Raga Mand. Rishabh and Nishad are used sparingly in Aaroh. Shuddha Madhyam is a resting note in Avroh. Madhyam Teevra is used to start the Uttarang. This Raga produces an anxiety laden atmosphere. It can be elaborated in all the three octaves. Following are the illustrative combinations for Raga Bhatiyar:

S m ; m P ; m D P m ; P G ; P G r S ; S D ; D N P ; D m ; D P ; G P G r S ; M D S' ; S' N r' N D P ; D N ; P D ; m ; D P G r S ; S ,N ,D S ,N r G m D P ; G P G r S ;

 

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