The Secret City That Builds the World’s Best Sitars | Miraj Sitars | Stories That Matter

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#storiesthatmatter #sitar #miraj #documentary Miraj is an unassuming city in Maharashtra, yet it holds a unique and powerful legacy: it is the undisputed global epicenter for crafting the Sitar, the revered queen of Indian classical music instruments. This documentary takes you inside the legendary workshops—many over 150 years old—where the most celebrated instruments are meticulously carved. We follow the last generations of master Sitarmakers of Miraj, whose techniques rely on ancestral knowledge regarding the selection, carving, and curing of specialized woods like Tun and the perfect shaping of the resonator gourd. This is the place where a rough piece of timber is transformed by human hands into an instrument capable of producing the profound and complex sound required for Hindustani Classical Music. Witness the dedication to craftsmanship that has made the Miraj Sitar the standard for musicians worldwide. IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE FROM KS SITAR MAKERS CONTACT: Phone: +91 7744 878 645 Website: https://www.kssitarmaker.com/ Email: [email protected] Google: https://share.google/JWctuVdeoBLcaK8ZT ABOUT STORIES THAT MATTER: ‘Stories That Matter’ is a documentary series by Raga Productions where we try to uplift some stories that deserve to be in the limelight. We believe every single individual in this world has a story to tell, through our initiative we try to push some stories that the media fails to cover. Stories That Matter is owned and managed by Raga Productions. WORK WITH US: Email: [email protected] Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl... Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/storiesthatmatter.in/?hl=en Website: https://ragaproductions.com/documenta... RAGA PRODUCTIONS: Website: https://ragaproductions.com/contact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragaproductions Google: https://g.page/raga-productions-udupi Email : [email protected] FILM PRODUCTION UNIT: Shot by: Nithesh Mattu Shreyas Naik Vignesh Amin Shashank Acharya Edited and Coloured by: Sakshith Kotian Motion Graphics: Sakshith Kotian Thumbnail Supervisor: Pramila Finance & Accounts: CA Ranjith Ambalpady Special Thanks to: Wahid Kayyum Shahabuddin Kochikar Devdas Pai - Sitar Player Music - Epidemic Sounds - https://share.epidemicsound.com/g959co CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Intro 01:17 — The Importance of the Sitar in Indian Classical Music 01:35 — Miraj: The Home of Sitar Making 02:05 — History and Evolution of the Sitar 02:42 — Why Musicians Prefer Sitars Made in Miraj 02:58 — Introducing the Sitar Makers: The Two Brothers 03:19 — Learning from Their Father 03:49 — Stage One: Finding the Right Gourd 05:00 — Challenges in Sourcing Quality Gourds 05:35 — Working with Wood and Building the Structure 06:01 — The Problems of Their Father’s Time: Shipping Breakages 06:33 — Trust Between Sitar Players and Makers 06:48 — The Internet and the Arrival of International Customers 07:15 — Their First International Customer 07:32 — Two Major Styles of Sitar 08:09 — Stage Two: Designing the Sitar 10:07 — Working Behind the Scenes 10:49 — A Sitar Player’s Perspective on Music and Peace 11:28 — The Maker and the Player: A Shared Journey 11:49 — The Future of Sitar Making 12:01 — Passing on Their Knowledge 12:56 — Stories That Matter Outro If you like this video, consider sharing the video and spreading the word. If you are new to this channel, consider subscribing for more such films!