In terms of aesthetics, a raag is the projection of the artist's inner spirit: a manifestation of his most profound feelings and sensibilities. The musician breathes life into each raag as he unfolds and expands it so that each note shimmers and pulsates with life and the raag is revealed vibrant and incandescent with beauty.

The taal, or rhythmic cycle of a raag, plays an equally important role in expressing the mood. There is a unique relationship between melody and rhythm. The intricacies depict the complexities and sophistication with which they are woven together. The division in a taal and the stress on the first beat, called sum, are the most important feature. The most exciting moment for a seasoned listener is when both the musicians, after their individual improvisations, come back together on the sum.