भिनन हेरलि

Raag Bhinna Herali is a complete scale with all 7 notes in both ascent and descent raga in the Carnatic classical music tradition.. With its Sampurna-Sampurna jati structure, this raag creates a distinctive tonal landscape. The predominant rasa is Peace/Tranquility (शांत), making it suitable for compositions that evoke peaceful, meditative emotions. It is traditionally performed during evening hours, and its melodic contour offers rich possibilities for alapana, kalpanaswaram, and creative improvisation.

As part of the rich tapestry of Indian classical music, Raag Bhinna Herali represents the deep connection between melodic structure and emotional expression that defines the Carnatic tradition.

Raag Bhinna Herali is a Carnatic janya raag whose name uses the prefix "bhinna" (altered, distinct, different) applied to the raag Herali. In the Carnatic tradition, the "bhinna" prefix designates raags that are variants of a parent raag achieved by altering or omitting certain svaras, changing the starting note (graha), or modifying the melodic contour. Herali itself is a raag associated with freshness, mountain air, and pastoral qualities in Carnatic regional traditions. The specific alteration that constitutes Bhinna Herali is not documented in currently available sources. The parent melakarta of Herali — and hence of Bhinna Herali — is not confirmed, making a Hindustani thaat assignment impossible. The raag has no presence in North Indian classical music or Hindi film compositions.