MUSIC THERAPY

RAGA DURGADurga is a very popular late evening rag.  However there is sometimes confusion.  The confusion stems from the fact that an unrelated rag known as Madhuradhwani is also sometimes called Durga.  In this page we will only be concerning ourself with the common form, and leave any discussion of Madhuradhwani for another time. The name Durga is derived from the name of the goddess Amba or Parvati.  She is the wife of Shiva, and is associated with great power.  She is also referred to as "Ma Durga" or "Durga Mata", which means "Mother Durga".  She is said to represent patience and fearlessness.

Raga HamsadhvaniRaga Hamsadhvani is an evening raga belonging to the Bilawal thaat. The word Hamsadhvani literally means sound of the Swan. It is a lovely raga sung in the evening hours, after sunset; that fills one with positive energy and a sense of well-being. The classical music melodies in Raga Hamsadhwani are exceptional and they live in the mind of the listener for a long time. They are exceedingly harmonious & memorable