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Sitar Player Collection

The sitar player sits cross-legged on the floor, fingers delicately plucking at the strings of their instrument

Background imageSitar Player Collection: Shri Sheshanarayana, Vishnu Narayana on Shesha, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Shri Sheshanarayana, Vishnu Narayana on Shesha, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Shri Sheshanarayana, Vishnu Narayana on Shesha, 1886

Background imageSitar Player Collection: A Hindoo mendicant pilgrim, 1876. Creator: Unknown

A Hindoo mendicant pilgrim, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A Hindoo mendicant pilgrim, 1876. Indian man with musical instruments. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

Background imageSitar Player Collection: Karnati Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1730 and c1740

Karnati Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1730 and c1740. Creator: Unknown
Karnati Ragini, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1730 and c1740

Background imageSitar Player Collection: Musical Performance (Recto); Page of Calligraphy (Verso), c1750. Creator: Unknown

Musical Performance (Recto); Page of Calligraphy (Verso), c1750. Creator: Unknown
Musical Performance (Recto); Page of Calligraphy (Verso), c1750

Background imageSitar Player Collection: A Noble Being Entertained by a Female Musician, c1700. Creator: Unknown

A Noble Being Entertained by a Female Musician, c1700. Creator: Unknown
A Noble Being Entertained by a Female Musician, c1700

Background imageSitar Player Collection: St. Denis, Ruth, portrait photograph, 1933 Feb. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe

St. Denis, Ruth, portrait photograph, 1933 Feb. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, Ruth, portrait photograph, 1933 Feb. 26

Background imageSitar Player Collection: A group of women in a garden, entertaining themselves with music and dancing

A group of women in a garden, entertaining themselves with music and dancing, mid 18th century

Background imageSitar Player Collection: A Prince holding an audience, ca. 1750. Creator: Unknown

A Prince holding an audience, ca. 1750. Creator: Unknown
A Prince holding an audience, ca. 1750

Background imageSitar Player Collection: Lovers on a terrace, with an attendant and musicians, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Lovers on a terrace, with an attendant and musicians, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Lovers on a terrace, with an attendant and musicians, 18th century

Background imageSitar Player Collection: Lovers on a terrace with three musicians, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Lovers on a terrace with three musicians, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Lovers on a terrace with three musicians, 18th century

Background imageSitar Player Collection: A summer month, possibly Vaisakh, folio from a Barahmasa series, ca. 1750

A summer month, possibly Vaisakh, folio from a Barahmasa series, ca. 1750

Background imageSitar Player Collection: A Raja and a Guest Seated on a Terrace Listening to Musicians Perform

A Raja and a Guest Seated on a Terrace Listening to Musicians Perform, Folio from a manuscript of the Raga Darshan of Anup, AH 1214/1799-1800 AD

Background imageSitar Player Collection: Sitar player, c. 1830-1840. Creator: Anonymous

Sitar player, c. 1830-1840. Creator: Anonymous
Sitar player, c. 1830-1840. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque universitaire des langues et civilisations orientales, Paris


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The sitar player sits cross-legged on the floor, fingers delicately plucking at the strings of their instrument. The hauntingly beautiful sound that emanates from the sitar fills the room, transporting listeners to another world. Each note is played with precision and emotion, showcasing years of dedication and practice. The musician's eyes are closed in concentration, lost in the music they are creating. As the melody weaves its way through intricate patterns and scales, it evokes a sense of peace and tranquility in those who listen. The sitar player's hands move effortlessly over the frets, producing a mesmerizing blend of tones that captivate all who hear them. Their performance is not just a display of technical skill, but also a deeply spiritual experience. The sitar player channels their emotions into each note, expressing joy, sorrow, longing, and love through their music. Watching the sitar player perform is like witnessing magic unfold before your eyes – a true master at work, connecting with something greater than themselves through their artistry, and is a reminder of the power of music to transcend language and culture, touching hearts and souls in ways words cannot express.