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Raag Vrindavani Sarang (Brindavani Sarang): Your Guide to this Mesmerizing Monsoon Raga

Brindabani Sarang is a Kafi thaat raga. It was created by Swami Haridas. The associated mythology is that he brought Lord Krishna to earth by singing this raga which took the form of an idol that can still be seen in Mathura. One of the famous Ragas for the Sarang raagang, it is a popular raag of this family, together with Shuddha Sarang, and Madhyamad Sarang. The name Brindavani Sarang is a testament to its popularity in the region around Mathura.

Thaat: Sarang
Jati: Sampurna-Sampurna
Aaroh: Ni Re Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa
Avroh: Sa Ni Dha Ma Ga Re Sa
Pakad (Key Phrases): Ni Re Ga, Ga Ma Dha, Ni Sa Dha Ma, Dha Ma Ga Re Sa
Time: Evening
Season: Monsoon
Vadi: Ma
Samvadi: Sa
Rasa (Emotion): Shringar (Love)
Raga Samay: Late Evening
Compositions: Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan, and Light Classical forms

Vrindabani Sarang, a raga variant linked to the Sarang Ang, is a member of the Sarang family.  It is frequently performed and sung at various periods of the year to invoke a certain emotion. Traditionally, Raga Vrindabani Sarang is performed in the late hours of the afternoon, or more precisely, during the second prahar(time division) of the night. Because of the way its melodies convey the happiness and expectation of rain, it is also connected to the monsoon season. It is renowned for having a romantic and yearning vibe about it, akin to feelings of separation and love. This raga is used by musicians to convey the subtle emotional aspects of waiting for a loved one.

ADDITIONAL SOURCES

राग वृन्दावनी सारंग – Raag Vrindavani Sarang – Scale G – Riyaz TV । रियाज़ टीवी –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq6g9Qo4g-g

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