Suddha Bhairavi

Pannalal Ghosh composed and performed Suddha Bhairavi as the second track on Side B of the 1968 album The Magic Flute of Pannalal Ghosh. The label Odeon released the recording on a 12\" vinyl format. Ghosh played the bamboo flute in this rendition, showcasing the raga Suddha Bhairavi within the Hindustani classical tradition. The album highlighted Ghosh’s contributions to flute technique and raga interpretation during the mid-20th century.

The track exemplifies Ghosh’s approach to melodic development and tonal control. The recording session details, accompanying artists, and production personnel remain undocumented in available sources. The album cover and liner notes from the original Odeon release provided minimal annotation, focusing primarily on Ghosh’s role as the sole instrumentalist. Suddha Bhairavi spans approximately seven to ten minutes, though precise timing varies by pressing.

The Magic Flute of Pannalal Ghosh emerged during a period when Ghosh expanded the flute’s prominence in Indian classical music. The album compiled studio recordings that emphasized traditional ragas alongside Ghosh’s technical innovations. Odeon distributed the vinyl in India and select international markets, though circulation data and reissue history remain unverified. The track Suddha Bhairavi later appeared in compilations and digital re-releases, though the original 1968 pressing remains the primary reference for scholars and collectors.