Ragamala paintings are pictorial interpretations of ragas and raginis. Which of the following about Ragamala paintings is NOT correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Ragamala albums are organised in the format of seasons.
Option (1) Each family is headed by a male raga. — A feature of Ragamala paintings. The albums are organised in families, each with a male raga at its head.
Option (2) Each male raga has six female consorts called raginis. — A feature of Ragamala paintings. The female consorts of a raga are called raginis.
Option (3) Each raga is associated with a specific mood, time of the day and season. — A feature of Ragamala paintings. Musicians and poets link each raga with a mood, a time of day and a season.
Option (4) Ragamala albums are organised in the format of seasons. — Not a feature of Ragamala paintings. The albums are organised in the format of families, not seasons.
NCERT (2026-27): “Themes of Paintings – An Overview …Ragamala paintings are pictorial interpretations of ragas and raginis. Ragas are traditionally envisioned in divine or human form in romantic or devotional contexts by musicians and poets. Each raga is associated with a specific mood, time of the day and season. Ragamala paintings are arranged in albums invariably containing 36 or 42 folios, organised in the format of families. Each family is headed by a male raga, having six female consorts called raginis.…” |