Raag Hemshri

Swar Notations

Swaras Rishabh and Dhaivat forbidden (Varjya), Gandhar Komal and Both Nishads. Rest all Shuddha Swaras.
Jati Audhav - Audhav
Thaat Kafi
Vadi/Samvadi Nishad/Gandhar
Time (9PM - 12 Night): 2nd Prahar of the night: Ratri ka Dwitiya Prahar
Vishranti Sthan S; m; P; - S'; P; m;
Mukhya-Ang ,N S g m P ; m g S g ,N S ; g m P S' ; n P ; m ; Pm gm P ; g P m g S g ,NS
Aaroh-Avroh ,N S g m P N S' - S' n P m g m g S ,N ,N S

Raag Description: Raag Hemshri, created by Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang' is a very melodious night time Raag.

The basic framework of Raag Hemshri is similar to Raag Tilang, but in Raag Hemshri Gandhar Komal is used instead of Gandhar Shuddha (as in Raag Tilang) which enhances the melody of Raag Hemshri. In Raag Tilang, Rishabh is used as a Vivadi Swar (rare use of rishabh). However, in Raag Hemshri Rishabh and Dhaivat are completely Varjya.

In Raag Dhani, Gandhar and Nishad are Komal whereas, in Raag Hemshri only Gandhar is Komal and both Nishads are used. The mood of this Raag is light. This is a very sweet melody that manifests readily in the following combinations which are very pleasing:

S g m P m ; g m P n P N N S' ; N S' g' N S' ; P N S' n P ; n P m g m ; g m P m g S ; ,N ,N S ; ,P ,N S g ,N S;.


Listen to Raag Hemshri: These bandishen are composed by Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang' and will be published in future volumes of the book 'Acharya Tanarang Ki Bandishen'. For more information, please contact us. All the following bandishen are sung by Shri Prakash Vishwanath Ringe.

 

1
Bada Khyal: Sowan De Re Nirdayi
Taal: Ektal Vilambit
Theme: Roothna Manana
2
Bada Khyal: Sukh Sab Deeno He Kartar
Taal: Ektal Vilambit
Theme: Sur Sadhana
3
Bada Khyal - Sadra: Shubh Ghadi Aai Sakhi Tanarang
Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit
Theme: Shringar Ras
4
Bada Khyal: Daiya Kahan Gaye
Taal: Jhaptal Madhya Lay
Theme: Roothna Manana
5
Chota Khyal: Aaye Na Balam Raat Bhar Ho
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
6
Chota Khyal: Ab Tu Ghar Aa Ja
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
7
Chota Khyal: Baalam Harjai Mandarwa Aaye Na
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
8
Chota Khyal: Balma Anadi Rahe
Taal: Ektal Drut
Theme: Roothna Manana
9
Chota Khyal: Bansuri Nek Baja De Tanarang
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Murlidhar
10
Chota Khyal: Barjori Kare Tanarang Nit
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad
11
Chota Khyal: Bhool Gaye Banwari Mohe
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
12
Chota Khyal: Bin Baadal Barsaat Ri
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
13
Chota Khyal: Chanchal Naar Jale Birah Aag Me
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
14
Chota Khyal: Chaad De Re Chaliya
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad
15
Chota Khyal: Din Nahi Aawat Chain Mohe
Taal: Ektal Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
16
Chota Khyal: Kari Karun Kachu Ban Nahi Aaye
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
17
Chota Khyal: Madhuban Baaj Rahi Muraliya
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Murlidhar
18
Chota Khyal: Man Ki Umang Man Me Rahi
Taal: Ektal Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
19
Chota Khyal: Murali Baaj Rahi Madhuban Me
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Murlidhar
20
Chota Khyal: Neeki Na Laage Raat Mohe
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
21
Chota Khyal: Nithuwa Tanik Na Maane
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad
22
Chota Khyal: Sagun Bichar Re Josi
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
23
Chota Khyal: Tanarang Nek Na Suhaye
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
24
Chota Khyal: Lagi Re Tori Preet Piyarwa
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
25
Sargam: Ni Ni Sa Ga Sa Sa
Taal: Trital Drut


Raag Hemshri By Shri Krishna Ji Toley

Bada Khyal: Sowan De Re Nirdayi Taal: Ektal Vilambit

Chota Khyal: Din Nahi Aawat Chain Mohe Taal: Ektal Drut