Overview
Raag Bhairavi is often called the 'queen of raags' and holds a unique position in Hindustani music. While technically a dawn raag, it is conventionally performed as the concluding piece of any concert, regardless of the time. Its defining feature is the availability of all komal swaras (Re, Ga, Dha, Ni), though shuddh variants may appear as ornamental touches. Bhairavi's emotional range is vast—from devotional depth to playful lightness.
This summary is designed as a learner-facing orientation. Interpretive details can vary by source and performance lineage.