Musical Instruments Makers in Miraj

Posted by Deepak Doddamani February 01, 2024

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Miraj is a popular place for artists to perform at Urus. The administrative office of the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya is at Miraj. The city is known for its finesse in playing and manufacturing Sitars.

Miraj supplies Indian string instruments such as the Sitar, Sarod, and Tanpura. These are made of wood and specially treated gourds. The art of instrument making was developed by Faridsaheb Sitarmaker in the 18th century, and his descendants follow this tradition.

The small area of Miraj is responsible for creating sitars and are renowned for their craftsmanship. The traditional craft of making these instruments is passed down from generation to generation instilling the vitality of the small markets of Miraj.

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I visited Miraj Instruments Market in the month of November 2020, Here are some pictures of Instrument Makers I clicked with my smartphone.