Raga Pooriya Dhanashree

Raga Pooriya Dhanashree is a 2023 Hindustani classical vocal performance by Jayateerth Mevundi. The recording spans 35 minutes and 2 seconds and presents a detailed exploration of Raga Pooriya Dhanashree, a Kafi thaat raga traditionally performed in the late evening or early night. Mevundi renders the composition in the khayal style, adhering to the structural conventions of alaap, jor, jhala, and bandish presentation with improvisational elaborations.

Mevundi begins with an extended alaap that systematically unfolds the raga’s ascending (arohana) and descending (avrohana) phrases, emphasizing the characteristic use of komal gandhar (flat third) and shuddha dhaivat (natural sixth). The performance transitions into a vilambit (slow-tempo) bandish in Ektal (12-beat cycle), followed by a drut (fast-tempo) composition in Teental (16-beat cycle). Accompaniment includes tanpura drone and tabla, though specific accompanying artists remain undocumented in available sources.

The release format and label for this performance are not explicitly stated in public records. The recording circulates primarily through digital platforms, including streaming services and classical music archives. Notable segments include Mevundi’s intricate taan patterns in the higher octave and the use of bol-banao (syllabic improvisation) during the jhala section. The composition’s lyrical content draws from traditional bandish repertoire, though the exact text and poet attribution are not verified in the provided context.

Jayateerth Mevundi, a disciple of the Kirana gharana, integrates elements of the Gwalior and Jaipur-Atrauli styles in his interpretation. This performance exemplifies his approach to raga development through gradual tempo acceleration and rhythmic interplay with the percussionist. Further metadata, such as the live recording venue or production credits, is not confirmed in accessible sources.