Raag Dhanashree (Bhairavi Ang)

Swar Notations

Swaras Rishabh and Dhaivat Varjya in Aaroh. Rishabh, Gandhar, Dhaivat and Nishad Komal. Rest all Shuddha Swaras.
Jati Audhav - Sampurna
Thaat Bhairavi
Vadi/Samvadi Pancham/Shadj
Time 3rd Prahar of the Day
Vishranti Sthan S; P; - S'; P; g;
Mukhya-Ang S; g m P n d P ; P d m P g ; m g r S ; g m P g r S ;
Aaroh-Avroh ,n S g m P n S' - S' n d P m P g m g r S;

Raag Description: Raag Dhanashree is rendered in two flavors - Bhairavi Ang and Bheempalasi Ang. In both of these flavors, Rishabh and Dhaivat are Varjya in Aaroh and Avroh is Sampurna.

In Raag Dhanashree with Bhairavi Ang, Rishabh, Gandhar, Dhaivat and Nishad are Komal, whereas in Raag Dhanashree with Bheempalasi Ang (Thaat Kafi), only Gandhar and Nishad are Komal. But, Aaroh of Both types of Raag Dhanashree is the same - ,n S g m P n S'. But Avroh of Raag Dhanashree with Bhairavi Ang is - S' n d P m P g m g r S , and Avroh of Raag Dhanashree with Bheempalasi Ang is - S' n D P m P g m g R S.

Aaroh and Avroh of Raag Dhanashree with Bheempalasi Ang and Raag Bheempalasi are the same, difference being that of the Vadi Swar. Vadi Swar of Raag Dhanashree with Bheempalasi Ang is Pancham (with more P-g sangati) while that of Raag Bheempalasi is Madhyam. Evidently, these two Raagas are pretty similar and are very difficult to render apart.

Both the Flavors of Raag Dhanashree have Pancham and Shadj as Vadi and Samvadi respectively and have Pancham-Gandhar Sangati. But because of the difference in Komal notes, these two can be told apart.

The following combinations are illustrative of the Raag Dhanashree with Bhairavi Ang:
,n S g r S; ,n S g m P ; P d m P g ; g m P g ; m g r S ; ,n S g m P ; g m P n d P ; P ; g m P n S' ; n S' r' n S' n d P ; p d m P g ; g m P g r S ; P ; g m P n S' ; P n S' g' r' S' ; g' r' S' n ; S' n d P ; P d n d ; n d m P g m ; g m P g m g r S ;


Listen to Raag Dhanashree: These bandishen are composed by Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'. For more information, please contact us. All the following bandishen are sung by Shri Prakash Vishwanath Ringe.
 

1
Bada Khyal: Ho Harjaai Tum Aaye Ab
Taal: Ektal Vilambit
Theme: Virah Ras
2
Bada Khyal: Phoolan Ki Kaliyan
Taal: Jhaptal Madhya Lay
Theme: Shringar Ras
3
Chota Khyal: Kabahu Bisare Nahi Tanarang So
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shringar Ras, Sunrise Time
4
Chota Khyal: Kajrare Nain Albele
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon ki Vyakulta
5
Chota Khyal: Karam Karo Kartar Sai
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Bhakti Ras
6
Chota Khyal: Maan Le Kahi Mori
Taal: Ektal Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad
7
Chota Khyal: Saajan Aaye More Mandarwa
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shringar Ras
8
Chota Khyal, Dadra: Aayo Sakhi Sawanwa
Taal: Dadra Madhya Lay
Theme: Virah Ras, Rainy Season
9
Tarana: Dre Tan De Re Na Ud Tan Derena
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Suitable for Dance
10
Sargam: Re Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa
Taal: Trital Drut