Bhankar
A morning raag drawing on Bhatiyar, with Lalit-related movement in prominent Jaipur-Atrauli versions. The treatment of Dha and Ma differs across lineages.
◷ Dawn (03:00–06:00)
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Phrase-based; see the cited chalan and theory note.
AVAROHANA · DESCENTPhrase-based; no single scalar descent is imposed.
- Thaat
- Unclassified
- Jati
- Reference-specific / phrase-based
The reference contrasts Jaipur-Atrauli and Agra versions. Bhankar is distinct from Bhankari. A fixed scale and principal-note pair are not invented for all its forms. Shorthand: r/g/d/n = komal; m = shuddha Ma; M^ = tivra Ma. Octave positions are not added to the reference shorthand. Unassigned fields are not a claim of an anytime tradition. The selected daily window follows Raagtime; it does not erase gharana differences or seasonal flexibility. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.
Hear Bhankar in a familiar song.
Sources & further listening +
Bhankar | SrGmMPdDNS | Hindustani Raga Index | 365+ Ragas ↗George Howlett / Rāga Junglism · Accessed Oct. 28, 2026
Raga time index — From Dawn till Dusk ↗Raagtime · Accessed Oct. 28, 2026