Consider the following statements: Statement I: A raga is associated with a specific mood, time of the day and season. For every raga there are six female consorts called raginis. Statement II: Ragamala paintings are pictorial interpretations of ragas and raginis. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Raga

• Raga is a fundamental concept in Indian classical music, both in Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian) traditions. Hence, statement I is correct.
• A raga is a melodic framework for improvisation and composition. It consists of a set of notes, known as swaras, and follows specific rules regarding the ascent (Arohana) and descent (Avarohana) of the scale, emphasizing particular notes and phrases.
• Each raga evokes a specific mood or emotion (rasa) and is often associated with different times of the day, seasons, or festivals.
• Examples: Raga Yaman, Raga Bhairav, Raga Kafi (Hindustani); Raga Shankarabharanam, Raga Kalyani (Carnatic).

Ragmala paintings

• Ragmala paintings are a significant genre of Indian miniature paintings that depict various ragas (melodic modes) of Indian classical music. Hence, statement II is correct.
• The term "Ragmala" literally means "garland of ragas."
• Ragmala paintings originated in medieval India, primarily during the late 16th to early 19th centuries.
• Each raga in Indian classical music is associated with a specific mood (rasa), time of day, season, or even a particular deity or scene from life.
• Common themes in Ragmala paintings include romantic love, devotion, and the changing seasons.