Hindustani
Maihar Gharana
Maihar, Madhya Pradesh
Sitar Tradition
Founder
Ustad Allauddin Khan
Characteristics
- ●Disciplined, structured approach influenced by dhrupad and been
- ●Emphasis on alap-jod-jhala development
- ●Powerful mandra saptak (lower octave) work
- ●Integrates orchestral thinking with classical forms
- ●Globally recognized through Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan
Notable Artists
Other Notable Artists
Ravi Shankar·Nikhil Banerjee·Ali Akbar Khan·Annapurna Devi