What is Raag Megh?
Raag Megh is a melodic framework (raag) in South Asian classical music. It belongs to the Kafi thaat. Traditionally performed during the 21:00-23:59. It evokes a deep atmoshphere mood. Associated with monsoon. The vadi (dominant note) is Pancham and the samvadi is Kharaj. Stream 24 renditions of Raag Megh on Saarey Music.
Megh translates loosely to the dark, grey, ready to burst looming clouds of the South Asian monsoon. This raag, performed during the monsoons, is centuries old and among the oldest in South Asian classical music. It is said to have the power to induce rain. Legend has it that the raag is said to be related to Krishna Kal. When Goverdhan Pravat was on Krishna's short finger then Mahadev gives a Damru sound to protect Krishna... that sound was the sound of raag megh.
