Ghiri Badari Rama

Ghiri Badari Rama is a khayal composition performed by Hirabai Barodekar, a prominent vocalist of the Kirana gharana in Hindustani classical music. The track appears as the twelfth entry on the album The Great Heritage: Hirabai Barodekar, released on CD by Saregama in 2011.

The recording spans 3 minutes and 14 seconds. Barodekar renders the bandish in a traditional khayal style, though the specific raga and tala remain undocumented in available sources. The album compiles archival performances, showcasing her contributions to the genre during the mid-20th century. No additional session musicians or accompanying artists are credited for this track in the release metadata.

The Great Heritage: Hirabai Barodekar serves as a posthumous compilation, curating selections from her repertoire. Saregama issued the collection as part of its series reviving recordings by foundational Hindustani classical artists. The label provided no liner notes detailing the original recording date or venue for Ghiri Badari Rama, leaving the performance context unspecified.

Barodekar’s interpretation reflects the Kirana gharana’s emphasis on sustained notes (akars) and melodic elaboration (badhat). The track exemplifies her vocal technique, characterized by controlled phrasing and tonal clarity. Further analytical or historical context about the composition’s origin or lyrical content is not included in the release documentation.