Which one of the following Raagas has a prominence of Pancham despite the Vaadi swar being 'Madhyam'?

Correct option is C

Correct Option: c)
The Vadi swara is the most sonant or dominant note in a raga, serving as its primary focal point. However, another note can also achieve significant prominence through frequent use, resting points (nyas), and melodic emphasis.
Information Booster:
· In Raga Bhairavi, the vadi swara is Madhyam.
· Despite this, Pancham is exceptionally prominent.
· It is heavily emphasised in the ascent (Aroha: 'Ni Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa' is common), serves as a frequent nyasa (resting note), and is crucial in many characteristic phrases.
· This strong presence of Pancham coexists with the vadi status of Madhyam.
Additional Knowledge:
· In Bagesree, Pancham is often conspicuously avoided or skipped (the raga is an Ashraya raga of Madhyam).
· In Malkouns (pentatonic: Sa, ga, Ma, dha, ni), Pancham is entirely absent from the scale.
· In Bahaar, the vadi is typically Re or Ga, not Madhyam.