Question 1

What is Alhaiya Bilawal raga?

Accepted Answer

The difference between "Bilawal" & "Alhaiya Bilawal" is that, in Alhaiya, the Madhyam (Ma) is varjya is aroha & Nishad is komal (sometimes) in Avroha. Bilawal has all shudha, seven notes.

Question 2

What is the thaat of Alhaiya Bilawal?

Accepted Answer

Alhaiya Bilawal belongs to बिलावल / Bilawal thaat.

Question 3

What time should Alhaiya Bilawal be sung?

Accepted Answer

Alhaiya Bilawal is traditionally performed during मध्याह्न / Midday (10 AM-1 PM).

Question 4

What are the vadi and samvadi swaras of Alhaiya Bilawal?

Accepted Answer

The vadi (principal note) of Alhaiya Bilawal is ध / Dha and samvadi (secondary note) is ग / Ga.

Question 5

What is the aroha and avaroha of Alhaiya Bilawal?

Accepted Answer

Aroha (ascending): S R, G R, G P , D N S' ।. Avaroha (descending): S' N D, P, D N D P, M G, M R S।

Alhaiya Bilawal

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