7 MAGNIFICENT RAAGAS FOR THIS YEAR ’ S SPRING
Chilly winters passed by . The Sun is shining brighter than ever with occasional summer showers . Spring is a season of blooming , brightness and optimism . It brings us joy , happiness and wherever you see , it ’ s the beauty of flowers , colors of holi and sunny days . As music goes hand in hand with our lives and seasons , Score brings you a curated list of Magnificent Raagas for this spring . Grab a glass of lime juice , or coconut water , or even buttermilk to cool yourself more in this mild Spring heat :
1 . Kedaragowla : A happy raga to itself , Kedaragowla is a wonderful raga that brings optimism and blooming vibes . A full scale raga that has tremendous scope in aalapana and amazing varnas and kritis composed in this raga itself are enough to make your spring day bring even more happiness
2 . Madhyamavati : Listen to this raaga with a sip of mango juice . You will feel at the top of the world . The raaga speaks of auspiciousness , positivity and spring charm . Close your eyes while listening to a swift aalap of Madhyamavati , you are transported to an unknown musical heaven .
3 . Kalyani : Though regarded as an evergreen raaga which can be heard 35 days a year , the vibe it gives during spring is something special . It has special hues like a kaleidoscope taking you to the next level of imagination . Listen to Sundari Neevanti by Dr . M . Balamurali Krishna composed in the same raaga . Spring gets a new meaning with the legend ’ s rendition .
4 . Kadanakutuhalam : Though the raaga is more famous for its inspiration and motivation , listen to Raghuvamsa Sudambudhi rendered by U . Srinivas . Take a late evening stroll just when the sun sets , the orange sky mixed with blue will inspire you to get more creative .
5 . Abheri : The grand raaga with royal hues , there is nobody who can dislike this raaga . With its amazing progression and the magic it creates , Abheri is all about spring and blooming of flowers .
6 . Begada : Known for its popular madhyamam named “ Begada Madhyamam ”, Begada raagam is like having a cool and creamy yogurt on a spring sunny day . Listen to Ee Varaku Joochinadhi kriti and its aalapana , you will automatically cool down miraculously .
7 . Khamas : A vakra raga by structure in scale , Khamas brings the sweet sentence “ Better days are ahead ”. Listen to the daru varnam Maathe Malayadhwaja composed by the innovative Muttaiah Bhagavatar that brings happy and joyful feels .
Though every season is special , spring is the season which brings bright positivity to the listener as well as the performer . It musically says good days are ahead with the new year leading to new opportunities , experiences and memories !
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