Puriya Dhanashree - 'Araja Suna Paara Karo' - Khyal In Vilambit Jhaptal; 'Paayaliyaa Jhankar' - Khyal In Drut Teental

Puriya Dhanashree – Araja Suna Paara Karo / Paayaliyaa Jhankar is a khyal performance by Hindustani classical vocalist Bhimsen Joshi. Released on the album Ragas: Puriya Dhanashree & Lalita Gauri in 1993, the track spans 48 minutes and 19 seconds as the opening piece of the recording. The label Navras Records issued the work in digital media format.

The composition features two distinct sections. The first presents the raga Puriya Dhanashree in vilambit jhaptal, with the khyal Araja Suna Paara Karo as the central theme. The second section transitions to drut teental, rendering the khyal Paayaliyaa Jhankar. Joshi’s interpretation adheres to the Gwalior gharana tradition, emphasizing expansive alaap development and intricate taan patterns. The recording captures a live or studio performance, though the exact session details remain undocumented.

The album Ragas: Puriya Dhanashree & Lalita Gauri pairs this track with another raga exploration, Lalita Gauri, also performed by Joshi. The release forms part of his extensive discography under Navras Records, a label known for preserving classical Indian vocal traditions. No additional musicians or accompanying instrumentalists are credited in the available metadata for this specific track.

The 1993 release date aligns with Joshi’s later career phase, during which he continued to refine his renditions of rare and complex ragas. Puriya Dhanashree belongs to the Kafi thaat and is traditionally performed in the late evening. The track exemplifies Joshi’s command over layakari (rhythmic play) and bol-banao (lyrical improvisation), hallmarks of his artistic style.