Raga Ahir Bhairav

\"Raga Ahir Bhairav\" is a track from the album Greeting of the Dawn, performed by bansuri flute virtuoso G.S. Sachdev. The album features North Indian classical music centered on morning ragas. Sachdev composed and rendered the piece on bansuri, accompanied by traditional instrumental support.

The track spans 15 minutes and 47 seconds and occupies the third position in the album’s sequence. The recording captures the meditative and expansive qualities of Raga Ahir Bhairav, a raga traditionally associated with the early morning hours. Sachdev’s interpretation emphasizes the raga’s characteristic komal re (flattened second) and komal dha (flattened sixth), aligning with its contemplative and devotional mood.

Greeting of the Dawn was released as a studio album, though the exact year and label remain undocumented in widely accessible sources. The work exemplifies Sachdev’s mastery of the bansuri within the Hindustani classical tradition. The album’s title reflects its thematic focus on dawn ragas, with \"Raga Ahir Bhairav\" serving as a cornerstone of the collection.

No additional details regarding session musicians, production personnel, or alternate releases are confirmed. The track’s structure follows the alaap-jor-jhala progression typical of instrumental classical performances, with Sachdev leading the melodic development. The recording preserves the improvisational essence of the raga while adhering to its grammatical framework.