Bhinna Shadja is a raga of Hindustani classical music belonging to the Bilaval Thaat (Melakarta No.
In the form of notation it contains S, G, M, D and N. In Carnatic music, these five swaras are termed Shadja -Sa, AntaraGandhar -ga, Suddha Madhyama- ma, Chatusruti Dhaivata -dhi and KakaliNishad –nu.
Raga Bhinna Shadja is known by many alternative names such as Koushikdhwani, or Hindoli.
[1] Aaroha: SG, MD, NS’’; Avaroha: S’’, ND, MG, S; Vadi (Sonant) M; Samavadi- S. Nyasa Swaras (resting notes) – M, S Pakad (distinctive tonal phrase) – S’’, NDMG, MG->S Chalan (sample melodic combinations)-
Gaan Samaya (Preferred Time)- 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Raga Bhinnashadaja of Carnatic music has a different melodic structure.