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Moods & Nature of Hindustani Ragas - Indian Classical Raagas

Every raag is based on a particular mood / feel (’ras’) and when played or sung, it has the power to induce the same feelings in the listener.

Here is a list of Raagas - Nature & Timing

1. Raag Bilawal

Nature of the Raga - ‘Shant’ - Serene, Quiet, Peaceful

Timing - Early hours of the morning

2. Raag Bhairav

Nature of the Raga - ‘Shant’ - Serene, Quiet, Peaceful

Timing - Morning

3. Raag Bhairavi

Nature of the Raga - ‘Gambhir’ - Serious

Timing - Evening

4. Raag Bhupali

Nature of the Raga - ‘Shant’ - Serene, Quiet, Peaceful

Timing - Early hours of the night

5. Raag Vihag

Nature of the Raga - ‘Karun’ - Sad

Timing - Second half of the night

6. Raag Desh

Nature of the Raga - ‘Karun’ - Sad

Timing - Second half of the night

7. Raag Bhim Palasi

Nature of the Raga - ‘Shant’ - Serene, Quiet, Peaceful

Timing - Third half of the day

8. Raag Peelu

Nature of the Raga - ‘Karun’ - Sad

Timing - Third half of the day

9. Raag Tilak Kamud

Nature of the Raga - ‘Chanchal’

Timing - Second half of the night

10. Raag Bageshri

Nature of the Raga - ‘Gambhir’ - Serious

Timing - Afternoon

11. Raag Purvi

Nature of the Raga - ‘Gambhir’ - Serious

Timing - Evening

12. Raag Vrindavani Sarang

Nature of the Raga - ‘Chanchal’

Timing - Afternoon

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