Raga Bhatiyaar - Dhrupad Bandish - Shiva Shiva Shiva Shankar

Raga Bhatiyaar – Dhrupad Bandish: Shiva Shiva Shiva Shankar is a dhrupad composition performed by vocalist Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar. The recording features a traditional rendition of Raga Bhatiyaar, a rare raga associated with the Dagarvani tradition of dhrupad. The performance centers on the devotional bandish (composition) Shiva Shiva Shiva Shankar, a hymn in praise of Lord Shiva.

The track spans 18 minutes and 36 seconds. It adheres to the alap-jor-jhala structure characteristic of dhrupad, followed by the composed bandish in Chautal, a 12-beat rhythmic cycle. The recording captures the deep, resonant vocal style of the Dagar brothers, emphasizing sustained notes, intricate gamak (ornamentation), and meditative phrasing.

Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar, a member of the Dagar family, upholds the Dagarbani lineage known for its rigorous adherence to traditional dhrupad techniques. The performance likely originates from a live concert or studio session, though the exact release year, label, and recording location remain undocumented in available sources. The composition reflects the spiritual and technical depth of dhrupad, with the bandish text invoking Shiva through repetitive, mantra-like chanting.

Notable aspects of the rendition include the exploration of Raga Bhatiyaar’s melodic contours, which blend elements of Bhairav and Todi thaat (modal frameworks). The accompaniment, if present, typically features the tanpura for drone and the pakhavaj (barrel drum) for rhythm, though specific instrumental details for this recording are unverified. The track exemplifies the Dagar brothers’ contribution to preserving and propagating the dhrupad tradition in the 20th and early 21st centuries.