BEHAG

          Behag is a hindusthani classical raga, often regarded as belonging to the Bilaval thaat, this is also regarded to belong to the kalyan thaat. This raga invokes a feeling of romance and celebration. This may be the reason for the raga to be performed widely during marriages. An evening melody Maru-Behag is a related raga to behag performed very widely across concerts. In the Carnatic style, Behag is considered to be the Janya raga of Dheera-ShankaraabharaNa. Owing to the mood it can invoke, Behag has a widespread use in the film industry.

Few of the compositions based on Behag are listed below:

1. The very subtle and romantic "Shruthi Seride" from 'Shruthi Seridaga'

2. The vintage classic "Nayadali Pore iralu" from 'Kittur Chennamma'