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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 ...
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...
Sep 27, 2016 · Indian classical music history is enriched with numerous musicians who were able to create different effects in seasons, daytimes through ragas. One such musician was the legendary Tansen. He ...
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.
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).
Tansen sung Raga Deepak and all the lamps were lit, all at once! Other miracles of Tansen include his ability to bring rain by singing Raga Megh Malhar. It is said that Tansen used this particular raga soon after the usage of Raga Deepak.
Mar 6, 2018 · Akbar, who was enamoured by Tansen’s musical prowess, requested that he sing Deepak, the raga of fire. Knowing what would happen, he requested that all the lamps be extinguished. As he broke into song, the lamps lit on their own and engulfed him in flames.
Mar 1, 2018 · Another famous story is about theintrigue to bring about Tansen’s end by making him sing Raga Deepak. Tansen, who was known for the purity of his renditions, foresaw his fate, but could not say...
Deepak Raga is rarely performed since it has a legendary association with intense heat and fire. This raga depicts a lord and lady in a room lit by small ear...
