raga (00:00:55)

A raga is a melodic mode consisting of five or more musical notes that is used in Indian classical music, though some popular Indian film songs or ghazals (verses) use the form in their compositions. The word is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "that which colors the mind."

• grant: $50,000 - Jaipur Virasat Foundation

  To preserve all aspects of local culture, including art, music, and language in Rajasthan.

  topic: culture

  location: jaipur