Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General Questions

Q: What is Rasika.life? A: Rasika.life is a comprehensive online resource for Carnatic music, offering information on compositions, ragas, talas, artists, events, and more.
Q: Is Rasika.life free to use? A: Yes, access to Rasika.life is free. We rely on community contributions and donations to keep the platform running.
Q: How often is the content updated? A: Content is updated continuously by our community of editors and moderators. Events are added regularly by contributors.

Q: Do I need an account to use Rasika.life? A: Basic browsing is available without an account. You'll need to sign in with Google to contribute content, submit events, or propose edits.
Q: How can I contribute to Rasika.life? A: Once signed in, you can propose edits to any composition, raga, tala, or artist page. You can also submit events via the events page. Visit our How to Contribute page for more details.
Q: How does the edit review process work? A: All contributions are submitted as proposals and reviewed by our moderator team before being published. You can track the status of your contributions in "My Edits" when signed in.

Q: What types of information can I find on Rasika.life? A: You can find composition lyrics and details, raga and tala information, artist profiles, upcoming concerts and festivals, venue details, and organiser information.
Q: Are compositions available in multiple scripts? A: Yes, we support IAST, Devanagari, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada scripts. Use the script selector in the top navigation to switch between them.
Q: Can I listen to music on Rasika.life? A: We don't host audio directly, but compositions may include links to authorized recordings where available.
Q: How do I submit an event? A: Visit the events page and use the "Add Event" option. On mobile, you can also share an event poster image directly to Rasika.life using your phone's share sheet.

Q: The site isn't working properly. What should I do? A: Try clearing your browser cache and cookies. If the problem persists, please contact our support team.
Q: How can I report incorrect information? A: Use the edit button on any page to propose a correction, or contact us directly.

For any questions not answered here, please visit our Contact page or email us at email here.