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First prahar — sunrise · 06:00–09:00
Ahir Bhairav
अहीर भैरव
A dawn raga of the Bhairav thaat that joins Bhairav's komal Re to a komal Ni traditionally traced to Ahiri folk melody. Serene and prayerful, sung in the first prahar as the day begins.
The shape of this raga
- Thaat
- Bhairav
- Jati
- sampurna
- Vadi / Samvadi
- M / S
- Primary rasa
- bhakti
- Graha
- Sun
- Chakra
- anahata
- Ritu
- —
- Part of day
- dawn
Dosha effect
Vata -1 · Pitta ±0 · Kapha -1(−2 pacifies · +2 aggravates)
Gentle dawn raga — komal Re settles the vata of the early hours while the bright shuddha Ga and Dha stir the morning kapha into wakefulness.
On Sun: Sung as the sun rises — the raga of first light, its steady shuddha madhyama carrying Surya's calm warmth.
Recordings (8)
Full rendition
Complete rendition — aalaap, bandish, and development.
The Legend of Sarangi | Raga Ahir Bhairav | Ustad Sultan Khan | Music Today
instrumental
Alhad & Aalok Alsi: Raag Ahir Bhairav
vocal
