Raag Bhoopali
Swar Notations
| Swaras | Madhyam and Nishad forbidden (varjya). Rest All Shuddha Swaras. |
| Jati | Audhav-Audhav |
| Thaat | Kalyan |
| Vadi/Samvadi | Gandhar/Dhaivat |
| Time | (6 PM - 9 PM): 1st Prahar of the night: Ratri ka Pratham Prahar: Sandhi Prakash Time |
| Vishranti Sthan | S; R; G; P; - P; G; R; S; |
| Mukhya-Ang | G R G; P G; D P; S' D P G; P G R G; G R S; |
| Aaroh-Avroh | S R G P D S' - S' D P G R S R ,D S; |
Raag Description: It is a tranquil soft melody that fills up a new life force in the environment with the dominant Gandhar strengthened by the Swayambhu Gandhar (Consonent longitudinal vibrations) from the Kharja tonic of the drone (Tanpura). This Raag belongs to Kalyan Thaat. This Raag is also known as Raag Bhoop.
In Raag Bhoopali, one should be very careful not to use Dhaivat as a resting note and not give much prominence to Dhaivat, otherwise Raag Deshkar will come into existence which has the same set of Notes as Raag Bhoopali. While taking a Meend from Shadj to Dhaivat or from Pancham to Gandhar, one should be very careful about not using Nishad and Madhyam respectively as a Kan-Swar, otherwise Raag Shuddha-Kalyan will come into existence. Gandhar-Dhaivat Sangati is very important in Bhoopali and Rishabh is the Nyas Swar.
This Raag is popular as Raag Mohan in Carnatic Music. This is a Poorvang Pradhan Raag and is mostly sung in Madhya and Mandra octaves. It creates a deep and soothing atmosphere. The following illustrative combinations clearly bring out the melodic format:
S ; S ,D S R G ; R G S R ,D S ; S R G P ; P G R G ; R P G ; G S R ; R ,D S ; G R G ; P G ; P D P P ; D P ; G P R G R S ,D S ; S R G R G P D S' ; P D P S' ; S' S' ; R' S' D S' ; D S' R' G' R' S' ; D S' D P G R G ; P R G R S ; R ,D S ;
Listen to Raag Bhoopali: Following bandishen are taken from the book "Acharya Tanarang Ki Bandishen Vol 1" written by Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'. All bandishen are sung by Shri Prakash Vishwanath Ringe. The book contains 389 Bandishen from 31 Raags and an Audio CD. For more information on the book, please click here. To buy the book, please contact us.
1 | Bada Khyal: Eri Aaj Rang Chayo Ri Taal: Ektal Vilambit Theme: Shringar Ras | |
2 | Bada Khyal: Deepawali Aai Bhar Umang Sukh Laayi Taal: Jhaptal Madhya lay Theme: Deepawali | |
3 | Bada Khyal - Sadra: Sagun Bicharo He Bamna Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit Theme: Virah Ras | |
4 | Chota Khyal: Madhur Sur Bansi Baji Baji Re Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shri Krishna - Raas Leela | |
5 | Chota Khyal: Sehra Goondh Lao Malaniyan Taal: Ektal Drut Theme: Shringar Ras | |
6 | Chota Khyal: Kahe Karat Barjori Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Roothna Manana | |
7 | Chota Khyal : Bar Bar Samjhay Rahyo Man Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shri Ram, Jeevan Darshan | |
8 | Chota Khyal : Jayti Vijay Kamla Bhavani Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Maa Durga | |
9 | Chota Khyal : Jeevan Ab Thodo Raho Thodo Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shri Ram, Jeevan Darshan | |
10 | Chota Khyal: Kamla Charan Poojo Re Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Deepawali | |
11 | Chota Khyal: Malaniya Gundh Laao Ri Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Shringar Ras | |
12 | Chota Khyal: Sur Saadhe Sur Lok Paave Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Sur Sadhana | |
13 | Chota Khyal: Umang Man Me Jaagi Taal: Trital Drut Theme: Deepawali | |
14 | Tarana: Ta Dare Dani Deemtan Nana Derena Taal: Trital Drut | |
15 | Sargam: Sa Dha Sa Re Pa Ga Taal: Trital Drut |
Raag Bhoopali By Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang': This was recorded in the year 2001 when he was 80 years old. Accompanying him are his sons, Shri Prakash V. Ringe and Shri Vishwajeet V. Ringe.
Bada Khyal: Deepawali Aai Bhar Umang Sukh Laayi Taal: Jhaptal Madhya Lay
Chota Khyal: Jay Jay Dev Hare Taal: Trital