Dipak Raga: Folio from a Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1630–40, India (Madhya Pradesh, Ragugar?), Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, Overall: 9 3/4 × 7 7/8 in. (24.8 × 20 cm), Paintings, The Dipak Raga is associated with night and is meant to evoke the mood of intimacy between lovers. Legend has it that one of Emperor Akbar’s musicians started a palace fire after being forced to play this raga against his better judgment
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