Jogkauns Durga Bhairavi

Jogkauns Durga Bhairavi is a raga-based vocal performance recorded by Indian classical vocalist Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar. The track appears as the sole composition on the album Sur Sangat, released on January 1, 2010 under the Dreams Entertainment label. The performance spans 1 hour, 4 minutes, and 57 seconds, structured as a continuous exploration of the raga without interruptions. The album was issued in CD format.

The composition blends elements of Jogkauns, Durga, and Bhairavi, three distinct ragas traditionally performed in Hindustani classical music. Ankalikar-Tikekar employs khayal and semi-classical stylings, emphasizing intricate taans and bol-banao patterns. The recording captures a live concert ambiance, though the exact performance venue and accompanying instrumentalists remain undocumented in available sources. The album cover and liner notes credit Ankalikar-Tikekar as the primary artist, with no additional featured musicians listed.

Sur Sangat marks one of Ankalikar-Tikekar’s commercial releases in the 2010s, following her establishment as a performer in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. The album’s production aligns with her repertoire of extended raga elaborations, targeting audiences of Hindustani classical and fusion music. The label Dreams Entertainment, based in Mumbai, distributed the CD across India, with limited details on international availability. No reissues or digital remasters of the track have been officially confirmed.

The track’s duration and singular focus on raga development reflect the conventions of dhrupad-ang and khayal traditions, where temporal expansion allows for gradual melodic unfolding. Ankalikar-Tikekar’s interpretation incorporates traditional bandish compositions, though specific lyricists or composers for the performed sections are not attributed in the release metadata. The recording’s audio engineering prioritizes vocal clarity, with minimal post-production effects to preserve the acoustic integrity of the performance.