Explore the rich musical traditions of sitar in Indian classical music.
Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
Pioneered gayaki ang (vocal-style) playing
Founded by Imdad Khan
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Beenkar (rudra veena) style applied to sitar.
Founded by Indore tradition
Jaipur, Rajasthan/Pakistan
Largest Pakistani sitar playing gharana. Members claim descent from Tansen.
Founded by Descendants of Masid Khan
Maihar, Madhya Pradesh
Disciplined, structured approach influenced by dhrupad and been
Founded by Ustad Allauddin Khan
North India
Oldest sitar lineage tracing descent from Mian Tansen
Founded by Masit Sen