Raaga is the most important concept in Indian classical music. Raaga has been derived from the Sanskrit Language word 'Ranja', standing for an element that delights and enthralls the mind. Raaga is a combination of notes illustrated by melodic movements. There are numerous types of Raagas, like - Multani, Jaunpuri, Gaud, Sorath, Maand and Pahadi, Ahiri, Gurjari, Asavari, including several others.
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Raaga is the basis of melody in which the sequence of notes, its predominant note is fixed along with all its other peculiarities