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Rishis gave Raagas for each time of the day, for each season and for much more. The idea behind Raagas for a particular time was very simple. Each time of the day has a different quality. For example midday is a time of agni or fire where the sun is at it’s zenith (in the 10th house in Jyotish) and in most latitudes this is the hot time of the day. Even if there is not physical heat due to the season, the relative fire principal is strongest at this time due to the predominance of direct solar radiation. So the Raaga that would be played at this time would be soothing and cooling and thus it would be an apt balance to the natural condition. Ayurveda is about balance, in the foundation teachings it’s very essence is to use opposites to bring harmony into balance. When onces system be it a body or a country is too hot, one uses cooling herbs such as sandalwood or rose to nourish and cool it and thus harmony is restored in body and mind. This harmony is called samadhi, it is a state of no thought velocity, the silence of the Self (the aatmaa) is subsequently heard so to speak and there is just beingness and connection and natural and spontaneous surrender to the Creator.

Quite soon we will be launching our online Radio Gandharva which is a smart radio that will work out where you are listening from and play you the right Raaga for the right time. Till then explore some Raagas and enjoy

Morning Raaga (aprox 7am – 10am)

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Noon Raaga (aprox 10am – 1m)

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Early Afternoon Raaga (aprox 1pm – 4pm)

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Early Evening Raaga (aprox 4pm – 7pm)

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Night Raaga (aprox 7pm – 10pm)

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For those enlightened souls or otherwise those not wishing to or not able to sleep (the late night Raagas will help for sure!) here are the midnight oil Raagas and more:

Midnight Raaga (aprox 10pm – 1am)

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Deep Night Raaga (aprox 1am – 4am)

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Brahmamuhuurta Raaga (aprox 1am – 4am)

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In a very short while we will have the automated Radio Gandharva ready so hold onto your seats!

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