Bairagi Todi raag is believed to have originated from Todi thaat. In this raag Re(k),Ga(k)& Ni(k) are used as komal swar . Its jati is Audav- Audav(5,5). In this raag Pa & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 am to 9 am(the first part of the day).
Bairagi Todi Raag
How To Read Sargam Notes –
- “.” is used for Mandra saptak(Lower octave notes) swars.eg- .Pa
- “*” is user for Taar Saptak (Higher Octave notes) Swars eg – Pa*
- “(k)” small character is used for komal swars.eg – ( Re(k) , Ga(k) , Dha(k) , Ni(k) )
- Ma(t) here “(t)” is used for showing teevra swar Ma(t) .
- “-” is used for Holdong the notes according to the Song.
- Swars written “ReGa” in this manner means they are playing fast or two swars on one beat.
- Ma(Ga) or (Ga)Ma Here Ga is Kan Swar or Sparsh Swar and Ma is Mool Swar. (You Can skip the kan swar if not understand how to play)
- Swars written [ Ni(k) Pa ] in this manner they are playing or singing in sliding mode means Meend acc to Indian music .
- { NiSa*Re*Sa* Ni } here this braket {} is used for showing Khatka in which swars are playing fast .
Description of Raag :-
Aaroh- Sa Re(k)Ga(k)Pa Ni(k)Sa*
Avaroh- Sa*Ni(k)Pa Ga(k)Re(k)Sa-
jati- Audav- Audav(5,5).
Thaat- Todi thaat
Vadi & Samvadi swar -Pa Sa
Singing time -6 am to 9 am(the first part of the day).
Important notes-
- Raga Bairagi Todi has been popularized by Pandit Ravi Shankar. Difficult to sing but sweet. By replacing the Madhyam of Raag Bairagi with komal gandhar, Raag Bairagi Todi comes into existence.
- This raag comes under Todi Thaat. Its behavior is similar to raag Todi, that’s why very komal Gandhar is taken in it.
- The nature of this raag is serious and it can be expanded in all the three octaves. These vocal accompaniments show the form of Raag Bairagi Todi.
Swar Sangatiya-
Sa Re(k) Ga(k) – Ga(k) Re(k) Sa – Re(k) Ga(k) Pa – Re(k) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa – Sa Re(k) Ga(k) Pa – Ni(k) Pa Ga(k) Re(k)- Ga(k) Pa Ni(k) Sa* – Ni(k) Sa* Re(k)* Sa* – Sa* Ni(k) Pa – Ni(k) Pa Ga(k) Re(k)- Ga(k) Re(k) Sa – , Ni(k) Sa ,Pa ,Ni(k) Sa – Re(k) Sa –
Bairagi Todi raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Bairagi Todi raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Re(k)Ga(k)Pa Ni(k)Sa*
Avaroh- Sa*Ni(k)Pa Ga(k)Re(k)Sa-
What is the Jati of Bairagi Todi raag ?
Jati – Audav- Audav(5,5).
What is the singing time of Bairagi Todi raag ?
Singing time -6 am to 9 am(the first part of the day).
Which notes are used inBairagi Todi raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Re(k)Ga(k)Pa Ni(k)Sa*
Avaroh- Sa*Ni(k)Pa Ga(k)Re(k)Sa-
What is the Thaat of Bairagi Todi raag ?
Thaat- Todi thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Bairagi Todi raag ?
Vadi & Samvadi swar -Pa Sa
What is the introduction of Bairagi Todi raag?
Bairagi Todi raag is believed to have originated from Todi thaat. In this raag Re(k),Ga(k)& Ni(k) are used as komal swar . Its jati is Audav- Audav(5,5). In this raag Pa & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 am to 9 am(the first part of the day).
