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It is a great honor to see a talented artist like Mehtab Ali Niyazi playing one of our sitars. This was during a performance at the Dargah in Miraj, a place very special to us. His music gives life to the instrument.

Here is the world-renowned musician Prem Joshua playing a compact 42-inch studio sitar I made. It is designed for travel and studio work without compromising on the rich, full tone that musicians need.

This is our Zitar, an electric sitar, in a bright red finish. It is for the modern musician looking for a new sound. This instrument combines our traditional making techniques with modern electronics for fusion music.

This is how we do the fine inlay work, all by hand. Each piece of mother-of-pearl is carefully cut and placed into the wood. This is a tradition in my family that has been passed down for generations.

The journey of a sitar or tanpura starts here, in the pumpkin fields of Pandharpur. We select these gourds ourselves, which are then dried and used to make the tumba (main body). The quality of the gourd is very important for the sound.

Listen to this heartfelt testimonial from Dr. Aditya Palanki, a vocalist from Bangalore. He asked for a tanpuri with a focus on pure tonality over design, and we were happy to craft an instrument that elevates his singing.

A proud moment, delivering a specially made tanpura pair to the legendary Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty. Seeing masters like him use our instruments is the greatest reward for our work.

This is a classic Pandit Ravi Shankar style sitar, made from high-quality teakwood. You can see the detailed craftsmanship in the woodwork and the traditional fittings, all designed for a deep and resonant sound.

Here is a look at two Rudra Veenas, also known as Dagar Veenas, from our workshop. Crafting these ancient and majestic instruments requires special care and follows the traditional Dagarvani style of making.