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Raga Deepak is one of the six primal ragas of Indian Classical Music. It is believed to be created by Lord Shiva and there is a myth that singing it creates fire. There are 5 types of Raga Deepak. One belongs to Poorvi Thaat, second to Bilawal Thaat, third to Kalyan Thaat, fourth to Kafi Thaat and fifth to Khaamaj Thaat.
Among the legends about Tansen are stories of his bringing down the rains with Raga Megh Malhar and lighting lamps by performing Raga Deepak. Raga Megh Malhar is still in the mainstream repertoire, but raga Deepak is no longer known; three different variants exist in the Bilaval (thaat), Poorvi (thaat) and Khamaj (thaat) thaats. It is not clear ...
Strictly speaking, Deepak is a ‘lost raga’, known to us through its status as Tansen’s fabled fire-bringing melody – said to have sparked uncontrollable blazes when he sung it at Emperor Akbar’s 16th-century royal palace (…and requiring a rendition of Megh to extinguish it).
The Maestro’s Choice series showcases the music of some of India’s finest musicians. This one is dedicated to Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan. Hailing from a famil...
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Sep 27, 2016 · Tansen knew that if he sing raag Deepak - the raag of fire, the heat it gives off will not only set the lamps alight, but it will also burn him to ashes. Then he had an idea. He taught raga Megha ...
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Aug 7, 2020 · Saraswat presenting Raga Deepak in the Indian classical style. Raag Deepak is originated by Lord Shiva after raag Shreeor is believed to be one of his favorite five ragas.
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