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Raag: Deepak
Rasa: Raudra (Anger)
Time of Day: 6th Prahar (9pm to 12am)
Season: Summer
Symbolism: Associated with fire and sometimes depicted as dangerous
The legend of Raag Deepak revolves around the renowned musician Tansen, who was said to possess the ability to sing this raag, which would cause fire to ignite. This raag was one of six primal ragas of Indian classical music, and the story is that it was created by Lord Shiva. Tansen's talent was so admired that he was asked to perform Raag Deepak in the court of Emperor Akbar. The story goes that Tansen was challenged to sing Raag Deepak, and upon doing so, the room became increasingly hot, eventually causing the lamps in the hall to ignite and flames to appear. However, Tansen's daughter, who had been trained in the Raag Megha Malhar (the raag of rain), was also singing, and her rendition of this raag caused rain to fall, extinguishing the flames and saving Tansen.
Raag Deepak is often associated with the RAUDRA Rasa, a feeling of fury and also the BHIBHATSA Rasa (Disgust and aversion). It's also known for invoking a feeling of intense heat and energy, sometimes associated with the VEERA Rasa (heroic).
1v. Raudra (Anger) - Red or Black: (core color) Bhairav: deep red (complimentary color)
Darbari Kanada: deep red (complimentary color)
Malkauns: black (complimentary color)
Todi: deep blue (complimentary color)
Durga: red (complimentary color)
Ahir Bhairav: black (complimentary color)
Lalita: black (complimentary color)
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