Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music ?
A
Nat Bhairavi
B
Kamavardhini
C
Hanumatodi
D
Dheera Shankarabharanam
Correct answer
Explanation
Bilawal is the Hindustani thaat (and raga) that uses only the natural (shuddha) notes, the same intervals as the Western major scale. Its Carnatic counterpart is Dheera Shankarabharanam, the 29th melakarta, which also uses all natural notes. Nat Bhairavi corresponds to the Asavari/Jaunpuri family, Hanumatodi to Bhairavi thaat, and Kamavardhini (Pantuvarali) to Purvi thaat.
Art & CultureIndian classical music: ragasRaga BilawalDheera ShankarabharanamMelakartaThaatCarnatic music