Raag Kaushik Dhwani (Raag Bhinn-Shadj)

Swar Notations

Swaras Rishabh and Pancham Varjya. Rest all Shuddha Swaras.
Jati Audhav - Audhav
Thaat Bilawal
Vadi/Samvadi Madhyam/Shadj
Time (9PM - 12 AM): 2nd Prahar of the Night: Ratri ka Dwitiya Prahar
Vishranti Sthan S; G; m; D; N;
Mukhya-Ang G m D N D S' ; N S' D ; G m ; D m G S ;
Aaroh-Avroh S G m D N S' - S' N D m G S;

Raag Description: The old Raag Bhinn-Shadj is now more popularly known as Raag Kaushik-Dhwani. Although, Madhyam has a special place in this Raag, other notes have equal importance too. Which gives this Raag a large space for elaboration. This is a straight forward Raag and easily expandable in all the octaves.

The use of Gamak and Meend helps in beautification of the Raag. In Avroh, rendering S' D in Meend seems more melodious then the straight forward S' N D. This Raag creates a deep and soothing atmosphere. The following combinations of notes will clearly bring out the Raag mood -

S ,D ,N S G m ; G m D ; G m ; G S ; G m N D m ; D N S' ; S' G' S' ; G' S' N D ; D N S' D m ; m D G m ; G S ;


Listen to Raag Kaushik-Dhwani: These bandishen are composed by Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang'. For more information, please contact us. All the following bandishen are sung by Shri Prakash Vishwanath Ringe.
 

1
Bada Khyal: Taron Bhari Ratiyan
Taal: Ektal Vilambit
Theme: Shringar Ras
2
Bada Khyal - Sadra: Balam Anadi Jaane Na Preet Ki Reet
Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit
Theme: Roothna Manana
3
Bada Khyal - Sadra: Kasak Bujha Ja Daras Dikha Ja
Taal: Jhaptal Vilambit
Theme: Virah Ras
4
Bada Khyal: Nindariya Na Aaye
Taal: Jhaptal Madhya Lay
Theme: Virah Ras
5
Bada Khyal: Jayati Jay Sharde
Taal: Jhaptal Madhya Lay
Theme: Maa Saraswati
6
Chota Khyal: Aaye Aaye Ri Nithur Harjai
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Roothna Manana
7
Chota Khyal: Aiso Harjai Re Mora Balma
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Roothna Manana
8
Chota Khyal: Boondariya Jhar Laagi Laagi Sakhi
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Rainy Season
9
Chota Khyal: Gagari Bharan Na Det Kanhai
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad
10
Chota Khyal: Ghar Angana Kachu Na Suhave
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
11
Chota Khyal: Gharwa Jaane De Banwari
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad
12
Chota Khyal: Goondh Goondh Goondh Laao
Taal: Ektal Drut
Theme: Shringar Ras
13
Chota Khyal: Kuhu Kuhu Bolat Koyaliya
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras, Spring Season
14
Chota Khyal: Ri Dhan Dhan Bhag Mero
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shringar Ras
15
Chota Khyal, Hori: Saath Sakhi Mil Khelat Hori
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shri Krishna - Hori
16
Chota Khyal: Aaj Sajan Ghar Aaye
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Shringar Ras
17
Chota Khyal: Baalam Bin Nahi Aaye
Taal: Ektal Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
18
Chota Khyal: Balam Harjai Tanarang
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Roothna Manana
19
Chota Khyal: Tadpat Beete Din Raina
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
20
Chota Khyal: Dhawal Shir Mukut Him Giri Raaj
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Himalaya Vandana
21
Chota Khyal: Balamwa Ghar Aaye
Taal: Ektal Drut
Theme: Shringar Ras
22
Chota Khyal: E Saajna Nahi Aaye Ghar
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
23
Chota Khyal: Ajhuna Aaye Tanarangwa
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Virah Ras
24
Tarana: Na Dir Dir Tanan Tan Derena
Taal: Trital Drut
Theme: Suitable for Dance
25
Sargam: Ma Ga Dha Ma Ni Dha Ma
Taal: Ektal Drut