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Bhairav is one of the ten basic thaats of Hindustani music from the Indian subcontinent. It is also the name of a raga within this thaat . [ 1 ] But there is no connection in the similarity between in the names of the thaat and the raga.
Bhairav raga is an ancient raga that is considered to be extremely old and originated many centuries ago. The origin of Bhairav raga is disputed. According to some musicians, Bhairav raga was the first raga that originated from the mouth of Lord Shiva. While some musicians argue that Bhairav raga originated from the mouth of Lord Surya.
Bhairava (Sanskrit: भैरव, lit. ' frightful '), or Kāla Bhairava, is a Shaivite and Vajrayāna deity worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists.In Shaivism, he is a powerful manifestation, or avatar, of Shiva.
The rich culture of Bhairavi being the closing Raga for any formal performance has produced, also, many newly explored shades of the Raga: Shuddha Bhairavi (Bhairavi with no deviations from the prescribed notes and movements)
Yogini or Jogini are 64 in number. Yoginis, female supporting deities of Bhairavi. Bhairavi is the supreme leader of all 64 yoginis. Bhairav also has 52 supporting powers called 52 Bhairav. Bhairavi is the consort of Bhairava according to the Puranas and Tantras. In Tantra Shastra all 64 yogini, 52 Bhairav and 56 Kalve work together.
Bhairavi makes use of all the Komal swaras, Rishabh, Gandhar, Dhaivat, Nishad. When singing compositions in Bhairavi raga, the singers however take liberty to use all the 12 swaras.
Ahir Bhairav is a Hindustani classical raga. It is a mixture of Bhairav and the ancient, rare raga Ahiri or Abhiri, [1] or perhaps a mixture of Bhairav and Kafi. [2] Important traditional Compositions. Some of the most important traditional compositions in Raag Ahir Bhairav are: Man Rangeele (Teental 32BPM Vilambit)
Nat Bhairav (or also written as Nut Bhairav) (Hindi: नट भैरव) is a Hindustani classical heptatonic raga of Bhairav Thaat. Traditionally it is a morning raga. It is one of the most important ragas of the Bhairav anga. [1] This raga is not be confused with the Natabhairavi, the 20th Melakarta of Carnatic Music.