Of the Bilawal raag varieties, all of which are prescribed for performance in the morning, Kukubh Bilawal seems to have been sung across a few gharanas. However, it is still rarely heard as compared to Alhaiya Bilawal. In fact, it is also interpreted differently by representatives from various gharanas. Perhaps, an opportune way to celebrate Holi, the festival of colours, would be to soak in the many colours of Kukubh Bilawal.
Kukubh Bilawal lies in the presence of the Jaijaivanti and Jhinjhoti chhayas in its poorvanga. Kukubh’s signpost is its sui generis rishab tugged with the gandhar.
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