Author: Aditi Jha

Dhrupad is a Veer Ras form of singing.It is the oldest form of singing still in practice.King of Gwalior Raja Maan Singh Tomar,is believed to...

Dhamaar is also known as Hori or Holi.The lyric of Dhamaar generally describe the festival of Holi.The songs of Dhamaar are generally sung in Dhamaar...

In 19th Century,Lucknow’s Nawab Vajad Ali Shah introduced Thumri. He was a singer and was also known as ” Akhtar Priya”. Thumri is a devotional...

Raag Jaunpuri belongs to Asavari That.Some experts,consider it indistinguishable from the Shudh Rishabh Asavari.Its attractive swars also make it popular raaga in carnatic circles.This is...

Raag Bhairavi is the main representative of Bhairavi That.It has traditionally been performed in morning.But nowadays it is performed at any time provided it is...

Raag Asavari or Shudh Re Asavari is a fundamental raag in Asavari that.It is very similar to raag Jaunpuri only diiference being Komal Ni being...

Raag Patdeep is a modern raag.It is very similar to Raag Bhimpalasi.Only difference between Raag Patdeep and Bhimpalasi is the use of Shudh Nishad.This raag...

Raag Durga is a very popular evening raag.The name Durga is derived from the name of goddess Amba or Parvati (wife of lord Shiva).The origin...

Raag Bhimpalasi belongs to Kafi that.This raag is very much associated with hot Indian afternoon.It has five notes ascending and seven notes descending.Kafi that is...

Raag Desh (Des) is a night time romantic Raaga.It comes from Khamaj That.Both Ni ie komal n normal are used.The use of all seven notes...