Question 1

What is Bhinna Shadj raga?

Accepted Answer

This is also known as raaga Kaushik Dhwani.

Question 2

What is the thaat of Bhinna Shadj?

Accepted Answer

Bhinna Shadj belongs to बिलावल / Bilawal thaat.

Question 3

What time should Bhinna Shadj be sung?

Accepted Answer

Bhinna Shadj is traditionally performed during मध्य रात्रि / Midnight (12 AM-1 AM).

Question 4

What are the vadi and samvadi swaras of Bhinna Shadj?

Accepted Answer

The vadi (principal note) of Bhinna Shadj is म / Ma and samvadi (secondary note) is सा / Sa.

Question 5

What is the aroha and avaroha of Bhinna Shadj?

Accepted Answer

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

Bhinna Shadj

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