The state of contemplation. The concept and some related techniques came to be associated with music, especially raga, on account of the influence of the philosophy of tantra. As a culmination of a process, each raga was described as an icon with a definite posture, colours, weapons, costume, etc. The musician was expected to contemplate the icon so as to help him realize the spirit of the raga. The concept was further extended after the sixteenth century to bring into vogue the unique series of pictures Ragamala and the picturization styles perfected therein.
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NAD-SADHNA INSTITUTE FOR INDIAN MUSIC AND RESEARCH CENTRE is a place where researchers in music education, professionals in related fields, as well as undergraduate, post graduate and PhD scholars, students and enthusiasts, can get together in a virtual exchange of information and knowledge in the field of Music Education and Musical Performance. Besides, our purpose is to work in areas as diverse as academic research, music and sound production, exhibition services, and the delivery of cinematic, music, and arts events. Nad Sadhna was founded in 2010 and is based in Jaipur, the city better described as the cultural capital of the Country. Having dedicated study facilities, extensive holdings of published and unpublished materials (books, journal and newspaper articles, scores and recordings), collections of recorded music and an audio visual laboratory.
