Ragini Todi in pahari school

It is said that Todi is an old tribal folk melody which has developed into a classical melody ragini Todi of raga Deepak. Ragini Todi a damsel of dazzling complexion separated from her lover and like a yogini renounced the world, abides in the grove and charms the deer with her melody. The motif of deer enchanted by music is very well known and familiar throughout in the old Indian classical literature. This motif is very judiciously fused into the conception of this melody and beautifully utilized by the artists to render this melody from 17th to 19th century in the several paintings. She is searching for her lover in every nook and corner of the forest and playing music on her veena. Her eyes bespeak of her passion for her lover. The Artist Dildar qureshi of this charming painting has painted with remarkable ease to be the representation of this dove-eyed Todi ragini of the raga Dipaka