Raga Bhairav: The Roar of Lord Shiva

Have you ever heard a melody that feels like the first light of day—quiet, sacred, and powerful? Meet Raga Bhairav, the ancient morning raga of Hindustani classical music, revered not just for its haunting beauty but for its deep spiritual roots.

Performed at daybreak, Raga Bhairav is solemn, meditative, and inward-looking. Its signature notes—komal Re and Dha—are rendered with a gentle oscillation that creates a serene, spacious mood. But Bhairav is more than music—it is a musical embodiment of Lord Shiva in his fierce, protective form: Kala Bhairava.