Gharanas & Traditions

Explore the rich lineages of Indian classical music — from ancient vocal gharanas to classical dance forms, each carrying centuries of artistic heritage.

39Gharanas & Styles

6Art Forms

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Vocal

The voice as the ultimate instrument

Vocal

17 gharanas

Strings

Plucked melodic traditions

Sitar

3 gharanas

Percussion

Rhythmic mastery and taal traditions

Tabla

6 gharanas

Classical Dance

Movement, expression, and storytelling

Kathak

4 gharanas

Bharatanatyam

6 gharanas

Odissi

3 gharanas

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