Malkauns, is one of the oldest raga in Indian classical music. It’s a slow, meditative raga, and is developed mostly in the lower octave and in a slow tempo. Played during late evening hours, Malkauns is very soothing, melodious and pleasant raga. It is said that it was recited by Goddess Parvati to calm down Lord Shiva from his Tandav, channeling his creative energy from chaos to calm. Musicians use this raga to give focus and direction to their creativity as the sheer force of creativity itself can be chaotic, which needs a structure to become productive.