Direction: According to Pandit Ajay, ragas like Malhar and Des are like seasonal fruits-they simply taste better during a certain time of the year. Singing Malhar in the summer or winter is no taboo, But see, the notes of these of these typical monsoon rages and the lyrics of their bandishes have a strong symbolic connection with the rains, the pleasant chill in the air and even the refreshing fragrance that the happy Earth exhales. So it makes more sense to save these ragas for the monsoon. The artiste as well as the audience identify with them better when they are actually living the experience the ragas embody. Indian classical music, the maestro feels, captures myriad facets of rain, be it the gnawing separation anxiety it is reminiscent of, or the pensive, poetic thoughts they bring along. I believe in positive, feel good compositions that evoke joy in the listeners' mind. There is needed to be a special bond between two artists if they want to truly perform together. Who'll notice their beauty, if some exotic flowers are scattered separately ? They need to be arranged in an attractive bouquet to be beheld with awe.