Moods & Timing of Hindustani raagas

[MusicPurana]

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, Compassionate

Timing - Second half of the night

6. Raag Desh

Nature of the Raga - ‘Karun’ - Sad, Compassionate 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, Compassionate 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