Bandish of Ragas

174 videos • 8,610 views • by Raag Saagar Bandish, cheez or gat is a fixed, melodic composition in Hindustani vocal or instrumental music. It is set in a specific raga, performed with rhythmic accompaniment by a tabla or pakhawaj, a steady drone, and melodic accompaniment by a sarangi, violin or harmonium. The word bandish is derived from the Hindi language, and literally means "binding together".