Raga Malhar ( The Melody of Rains)

Raga Malhar ( The Melody of Rains) - Jupiter Knowledge

Indian Classical Music is a highly evolved spiritual realm of music. Click Indian Classical Music for details. In Indian classical music, there is the concept of a Raga.  A Raga is an array of melodic structures with musical motifs, considered to have the ability to "colour the mind" and affect the emotions of the audience. Each raga traditionally has an emotional significance and symbolic associations such as with season, time and mood.

One such raga is the Raga Malhar. Malhar is associated with torrential rains. According to legend, Malhar is so powerful that when sung correctly, it can induce rainfall. For an average music listener, it is enough to know that this raga is particularly enjoyable in the rainy season. Listening to this  Raga Malhar while it is raining outside, is a blissful experience. The raga builds up within you a sense of connection to Mother Nature and you feel yourself soaked in rains while feeling the wet earth beneath your feet.

Indian Classical music is immensely therapeutic. Raga Malhar helps in discovering and experiencing  pure joy of Nature. You can enjoy this raga while working, driving or relaxing. It will soothe your nerves and bring immense relief from stress.

There are many resources on internet from where you can play the Raga Malhar.

Below are links to some famous compositions based on it. Play them and experience pure happiness !















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