Brindabani Sarang

Brindabani Sarang or Brindavani Sarang is a Hindustani classical raga.

Theory

Brindabani Sarang is a Kafi thaat raga. It was created by Swami Haridas. He brought Lord Krishna to earth by singing this raga who took the form of an idol which can still be seen in Mathura.

The notes Ga and dha are not used in this raga. Its origin from thaat Kaafi is peculiar as it uses the shuddha form of "ni" in its Aaroha, whereas the komala form of "ni" and "ga" is the main characteristic of the Kaafi thaat. So it is possible to make a mistake in identifying its thaat as Khamaj.

Arohana & Avarohana

Arohana

Sa Re Ma Pa Ni Sa
            also written as: S R M P N S

Avarohana

Sa ni(komal) Pa Ma Re Sa.
            also written as: S n P M R S

Ni swara is Shuddha in Arohana and Komal in Avarohana.

Vadi & Samavadi

Vadi re

Samavadi pa

Pakad or Chalan

Re MA Pa Ni(Komal) Pa Ma Re Ma Re Ni Sa

Organization & Relationships

Thaat: Kafi

Samay (Time)

Madhyanah (noon), Afternoon Generally evenings as it is generally sung as a part of Mehfil.

Seasonality

It is gradually regarded as a raaga of summer season.

Rasa

Shringar Rasa: The Rasa of Romance. It creates a romantic and mystic atmosphere.

Madhumad Sarang where shuddha ni is dropped. It is still considered a chanchal raga. Please note that Megh malhar has same notes but it is dhrupad anga raga and is serious in rendering with a lot of meend.

Important Recordings

Rashid khan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmayNk9PYVY Bhimsen Joshi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4owfAMyLDc Jhuti Muti Mitwa[1] - Lata Mangeshkar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_-5oCQHWTc

References

  1. ↑ Rudaali
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