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7BEST RAAGAS TO HEAR THIS MONSOON YET CHILLED OUT SEASON
The monsoon is here . At times it calms us with relaxing drizzle , but sometimes it stuns us with heavy downpour . Rain has an own character to it just like how every musical raaga has . There is a long emotional fervour that is associated with rain and a magical world is discovered as one digs deeper into it . On this monsoon season , we bring you 7 Best Carnatic raagas that you need to heard in this chilled-out season . So , what are you waiting for ? Grab a cup of your favourite flavoured coffee ( as it is Carnatic raagas , we would recommend filter coffee ) and read on !
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MADHYAMAVATI
This swift pentatonic raaga immediately gives the feel of rain falling from the dark clouds caressing our senses . Listen to any composition of Madhyamavati or just an aalapana by gifted artists like Dr . M . Balamurali Krishna or Yesudas to get the real feel of softness of the raindrops , the sound of the dew , and the cold breeze that is so comforting .
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AMRUTHAVARSHINI
As the name literally means the rainfall of the nectar , the raaga brings goosebumps to your senses . Listen to Muttuswami Dikshitar ’ s “ Anandamrutha Varshini ”, and you will know what we are talking about . There is something very passionate fused with subtlety in this raaga that can be scintillating .
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PANTHUVARALI
Anger is also one emotion that is associated with rain and Panthuvarali brings it out with swiftness and poise . The compositions such as “ Shiva Shiva Anaraada ” or “ Shambo Mahadeva ” prove this fact and showcase the depth of rain ’ s character
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