Legends say that this raga has the power to bring out rains in the area where it is sung.

According to Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, Megh Malhar is a seasonal raag and is sung as invitation to rains.

as well as Madhmad Sarang Madhyamavati rāga in Carnatic music can be considered as equivalent to it.

Raga Megh Malhar is commonly associated with the monsoon season.

There is legend stating that Tansen's physical agony after singing Raga Deepak (Poorvi Thaat) was pacified by listening to Raga Megh Malhar rendered by two sisters, Tana and Riri.