{"id":8609,"date":"2024-03-06T10:05:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T04:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calamur.org\/gargi\/?p=8609"},"modified":"2024-03-06T10:06:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T04:36:01","slug":"winter-ragas-the-songs-that-warm-you-during-the-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calamur.org\/gargi\/2024\/03\/06\/winter-ragas-the-songs-that-warm-you-during-the-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Ragas – The Songs that warm you during the cold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Appeared in the Splainer <\/a><\/strong>in December 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the northern parts of India, where Hindustani Classical Music became a tradition both in the temple and the court, summer disappears soon after the festivities of Diwali.  As summer fades and the chilly months arrive, Hindustani music too takes on a distinct character to reflect the mood of the season change\u2014shifts gears to evoke the tones of autumn (Hemant)  and winter (Shishir). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gone are the playful exuberance of spring and the fiery passion of summer; instead, introspective contemplation, stillness, and even a touch of melancholic resignation seep into the musical tapestry. Ragas, like Hemant and Bhairav, are gentle and thoughtful. They sound like the quiet beauty of trees changing colours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When winter comes, bringing cold and quiet days, winter ragas such as Shree and Malkauns take centre stage. Their deep tunes are perfect for the peaceful, thoughtful mood of winter. These ragas help us feel the calm and quiet of nature during these seasons, making us think and feel at peace as we hear the gentle strains of the ragas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raga Hemant: The new kid on the block<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In the Pantheon of Hindustani Classical Music, where some ragas trace their origin to the Gods, Raga Hemant is a relative newcomer. Composed as a tribute to Autumn (or Sharad Ritu) the raga is also performed during dusk. Alternatively credited to Sitar Maestro Ravi Shankar, and his Guru, Allaudin Khan, the raga is considered one of the most charming ragas<\/a> to have evolved in the last half century. In this incredible performance<\/a>, Ravi Shankar lays out the versatility of the Raga.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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