NAVYA C
7 Raagas for Winter to Feel the Groove
Right from the time of creation , it is believed that there is a close relationship between the mood and classical raga . The particular combination of notes makes the listener kinesthetically feel the atmosphere , the breeze , the relaxation and various melodious hues . Especially in Hindustani Music , some raagas are directly linked to the time of the day . With chilly winter days starting by , we bring you the list of seven raagas to feel the groove of the cold breeze and feel the warmth of the playing of the notes .
1 . Nalinakanthi : Literally meaning the light of the night time , the raaga is like a warm blanket that covers your emotions in cold winters . As the winter night temperatures drop , listening to Nalinakanthi comes to the rescue with its swiftness . Saint Thyagaraja ’ s most popular composition Manavi Aalakincharaadate is enough to make your wintry nights even more beautiful .
2 . Darbaari Kaanada : Night is the time when the whole world goes to a lazy slumber . Winter nights in particular are even more special in multiple ways . Though Darbaari Kaanada is often associated with sympathy and slight pathos , it also has wonderful melodious feel that suits winter nights perfectly . Grab your favorite book with a sip of warm chamomile tea and listen to an instrumental aalap in this raaga to make your night even more special !
3 . Chandrakauns : Feel the silvery hues on the musical palette with swift notes of the flute in Chandrakauns raaga , The raaga is not just inquisitive in the mild sense of curiosity but suits the silvery moonlight perfectly . Imagine sitting in the balcony having a cup of adrak chai with Chandrakauns played on santoor-a perfect night out – either alone or along with a group of friends .
4 . Meru Bihag : While Behag is bright like the fresh sunshine , Meru Bihag is like its counterpart . The amazing melodic progression it has makes its an ideal raaga for night time listening . Meru Bihag is melodious and at the same time provides the warm feel much needed for wintry nights .
5 . Neelambari : The inky blue skies of winter with stars studded in a poetic fashion can be perfectly suited for the raaga Neelambari . Relish the classics such as Ennaga
Manasugani penned by Saint Thyagaraja to relish the real feel of the wintry night and positive vibes .
6 . Bageshri : Another raga which puzzles the listener with its sad tone but at the same time extremely melodious . Listen to a wonderful bandish in raag Bageshri in the midnight just before you get into a peaceful sleep .
7 . Jaijaiwanti : Usually , a perfect dinner can be concluded with a relishing dessert . In the same manner , a long night can be relaxing enough with sweet notes of raaga Jaijaiwanti . It is interesting to note that this raaga inspired even south Indian composers such as Muttuswami Dikshitar .
So what are you waiting for ? Make time for some night raagas to get the feel of the season and also feel the soothing magic .
The Score
24 highonscore Magazine . com