First appeared in www.scroll.in on May 31, 2014. Providing relief from the intense heat of summer, the rains bring the hope of rejuvenation and fertility to flora and fauna. Not surprisingly, the monsoon is celebrated through music in India. For those associated with Hindustani music, the onset of monsoon conjures up aural images of raags from the Malhar family. There are several Malhar varieties, but one of the most recognisable is Mia ki Malhar. It is believed to have