Brindabani Sarang

Theory

Brindabani Sarang is a Kafi thaat raga. 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

Avarohana

sa ni(komal) pa ma re sa.

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 rainy season.

Rasa

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

Related Raga

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 -

Bhimsen Joshi - Jhuti Muti Mitwa - Lata Mangeshkar -