Miraj is an unassuming city in Maharashtra, yet it holds a unique and powerful legacy: it is the undisputed global epicenter for crafting the Sitar, the revered queen of Indian classical music instruments. This documentary takes you inside the legendary workshops—many over 150 years old—where the most celebrated instruments are meticulously carved. We follow the last generations of master Sitarmakers of Miraj, whose techniques rely on ancestral knowledge regarding the selection, carving, and curing of specialized woods like Tun and the perfect shaping of the resonator gourd. This is the place where a rough piece of timber is transformed by human hands into an instrument capable of producing the profound and complex sound required for Hindustani Classical Music. Witness the dedication to craftsmanship that has made the Miraj Sitar the standard for musicians worldwide.
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