Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s1.t3.31

v2.c11.s1.t3.31

As each kind of *Raga* is related to the certain feelings, some kinds of emotions can be expressed not only by the voice, but also by painting. For instance, in a *Raga* water colour painting called “Melk”, the god Krishna (Heitian) was dancing convivially holding a musical instrument accompanied by two female musicians, with beautiful peacocks were perching in the trees on both sides, the rain dispersing the stuffiness of hot summer and moistening the dry earth. The *Raga* melody is well explained by this *Raga* painting to express people’s enjoyment in their heart when the rainy season approaching.