Bibhas
Hindustani raga
Bibhas is a Hindustani classical raga.
Theory
Bibhas (sometimes also called 'Vibhas') is a pentatonic raga belonging to the Bhairav Thaat. This Raga is sung during daybreak. It is quite similar to Raga Deshkar as changing the Shuddha Dha and Shuddha Re of Deshkar converts it into Bibhas. The true nature of Bibhas has Re and Dha flat. However, it is very rarely performed using the Shuddha Dha. In order to maintain the pure character of Bibhas, it is very important that Pa is not the last note during any alap or taan.
The atmosphere created by this raga is serious, as it has Komal 'Re' and 'Dha'.
Arohana and avarohana
Arohana: Sa Re Ga Pa Dha Sa'
Avarohana: Sa' Dha Pa Ga Re Sa
Thaat
Bhairav Thaat
Vadi and samavadi
Dha & Re
Pakad or Chalan
Re Ga Re Ga, Pa Dha Sa', Dha Pa Ga Re Sa.
Organization and relationships
Related ragas: Rewa, Jait
Behavior
Behavior refers to practical aspects of the music.
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