Bhairavi Dadra

Bhairavi Dadra is a khayal-based composition performed in the dadra tal (6-beat rhythmic cycle) and set to raag Bhairavi. Vocalist Omkar Dadarkar rendered this track as the second piece in his 2015 studio album Raag Bihag & Bhairavi Dadra. The recording spans 10 minutes and 1 second, showcasing the artist’s interpretation of the raag through alaap, bol-banaav, and layered taan patterns. The album released in CD format under an unspecified label.

The composition adheres to the structural conventions of dadra, with Dadarkar employing ornamental phrasing and gamak-inflected embellishments characteristic of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, to which he belongs. The accompaniment features a harmonium for melodic support and a tabla for rhythmic articulation, though specific instrumentalists remain uncredited in available sources. The track’s development includes a gradual acceleration in tempo, culminating in rapid taan sequences that explore the upper octave of raag Bhairavi.

The album Raag Bihag & Bhairavi Dadra pairs this composition with a prior track in raag Bihag, reflecting Dadarkar’s focus on contrasting morning and late-night raags. The release date is confirmed as 2015, though further production details—such as recording location, engineers, or additional session musicians—are not documented in public records. Dadarkar’s rendition of Bhairavi Dadra aligns with his broader discography of classical vocal recitals, emphasizing traditional repertoire with technical precision.