Time of day
Afternoon
An afternoon zone frequently associated with introspection and warmth.
Time theory in Hindustani music
The tradition of associating raags with specific times of day is an important part of Hindustani music discourse. The idea is that each part of the day has a distinct quality that certain raags resonate with. Performance-time conventions are observed to varying degrees, and opinions about strict adherence differ across performers and pedagogical traditions.
Browsing by time helps learners see how the classical day cycle organizes a large raag landscape into more manageable zones, even if modern listening often happens outside the prescribed window.
Afternoon raags
Bhimpalasi
भीमपलासी
A warm afternoon raag often linked with yearning, repose, and shaded lyricism.
Thaat: Kafi
Time: Afternoon
Brindabani Sarang
बृंदावनी सारंग
A bright afternoon raag from the Kafi thaat associated with warmth and pastoral beauty.
Thaat: Kafi
Time: Afternoon
Madhuvanti
मधुवंती
A sweet afternoon raag from the Todi thaat with komal Re, komal Ga, and tivra Ma.
Thaat: Todi
Time: Afternoon
Megh
मेघ
A pentatonic afternoon raag of the Malhar family, evoking the anticipation and beauty of monsoon clouds.
Thaat: Kafi
Time: Afternoon
Multani
मुल्तानी
An afternoon raag of the Todi family with a distinctive ascending leap and intense melodic character.
Thaat: Todi
Time: Afternoon
Patdeep
पटदीप
A gentle afternoon raag from the Kafi thaat with komal Ga and komal Ni.
Thaat: Kafi
Time: Afternoon
Shuddh Sarang
शुद्ध सारंग
A bright afternoon raag of the Sarang family using both Ni variants and prominent Re.
Thaat: Kafi
Time: Afternoon