Sitar for Mental Health: Experience the Collective Energy

My journey with the sitar, passed down from my Guru Pt. Ravi Shankar and my family of luthier masters, has taught me one big lesson: the music doesn't truly live until it hits the audience. When I started the 'Sitar for Mental Health' movement, the goal was never just to perform for a room, but to invite everyone into the headspace I’m in.

In this gallery, you’re seeing the result of that vision. It is raw, it is real, and it is entirely interactive. We don't do background music here. In my corporate wellness sessions, we start with guided breathwork and move into Ragas designed for grounding. For my private parties and galas, we shift into a fusion mode, moving from classical roots to Bollywood covers that get people singing along.

What you get is a performance that works for your crowd, whether they need to de-stress or celebrate. I bring a full ensemble, my custom Rikhi Ram sitars, and a signature setup—floor rugs, soft lighting, and sound processing—that turns any venue into a sanctuary. My father, Sanjay Rikhiram Sharma, handcrafted the instruments I play, which means you’re hearing a deep, bass-heavy resonance you won't get from a standard concert sitar.

If you want your event to have a pulse, to be something your guests actually remember because they felt it, let's talk. We'll curate a setlist that hits the right vibe, whether it's a meditative session for your team or a high-energy set for your wedding cocktail night.