Raga Abhogee: Dulahan Raj Dulare - Vilambit Ek Taal

Laaj Rakho Mori is a studio album of Hindustani classical vocal music released by Venus Records & Tapes in 1995. The recording features vocalist Jagdish Prasad performing in the khayal tradition of North Indian classical music. The album was issued in CD format and includes a single extended track.

The opening composition, Raga Abhogee: Dulahan Raj Dulare – Vilambit Ek Taal, spans 29 minutes and 21 seconds. Prasad renders the raga in a slow-tempo (vilambit) framework set to the Ek Taal rhythmic cycle. The performance emphasizes the meditative and expansive treatment of Raga Abhogee, a melodic structure associated with the late evening or early night raag classification. The lyrical text references the dulahan (bride) motif, a common thematic element in semi-classical and devotional compositions.

The album title Laaj Rakho Mori translates to \"Protect My Honor\" in Hindi, though the specific thematic or narrative connection to the recorded material remains undocumented in available sources. Venus Records & Tapes, the producing label, was active in the Indian music industry during the 1980s and 1990s, specializing in classical, devotional, and folk recordings. No additional details about the album’s production, accompanying artists, or subsequent reissues are confirmed.

Jagdish Prasad’s interpretation in this recording aligns with the Gwalior gharana stylistic influences, characterized by a balanced approach to taan (melodic improvisation) and bol-banaav (lyrical elaboration). The absence of instrumental accompaniment details in the original release notes leaves the identities of supporting musicians, if any, unverified. The album serves as a representative example of late 20th-century commercial classical vocal releases in India.