Dhun Bhairvi

Dhun Bhairvi is a raga-based instrumental composition performed by sitarist and composer Baluji Shrivastav. The track appears as the fifth piece on the album Classical Indian Ragas: Shadow of the Lotus, released on January 1, 2007 under the ARC Music label. The recording spans 12 minutes and 13 seconds and adheres to the dhun style, a light classical form that blends raga structures with folk or semi-classical melodic elements.

The album Classical Indian Ragas: Shadow of the Lotus presents a collection of North Indian classical and semi-classical works. Baluji Shrivastav performs on the sitar and incorporates traditional tanpura and tabla accompaniment, though specific contributing artists for these roles remain undocumented in available sources. The release format includes a compact disc (CD) distributed by ARC Music, a UK-based label specializing in world music and traditional recordings.

The track Dhun Bhairvi draws from Raga Bhairvi, a morning raga in the Bhairav thaat known for its emotive depth and use of komal re (flattened second) and komal dha (flattened sixth) swaras. Shrivastav’s interpretation emphasizes the raga’s lyrical and meditative qualities while maintaining the improvisational framework characteristic of Indian classical music. The composition avoids strict khayal or dhrupad structures, instead favoring a fluid, melodic exploration typical of the dhun genre.

Limited documentation exists regarding the recording sessions, production personnel, or additional technical details for this track. The album’s liner notes and label metadata do not specify the recording location, engineers, or mixing processes. Classical Indian Ragas: Shadow of the Lotus remains one of several releases by Baluji Shrivastav under ARC Music, contributing to his broader discography of Indian classical and fusion works.