Delhi experienced a night of pure musical transcendence as Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, one of the finest young sitar maestros in the country, opened his much-awaited ‘Sitar For Mental Health’ India tour with a spellbinding two-hour concert at the Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium on Sunday night.
With over 14,000 people in attendance, the venue was packed with fans of classical and spiritual music, who found themselves completely immersed in a sea of timeless melody and meditative energy.
🎵 An Ode to the Maestro: Tribute to Pandit Ravi Shankar
Rishab brought the crowd to its feet as he performed ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara’, a tribute to his guru Pandit Ravi Shankar, infusing patriotic fervor with divine stringwork. The heartfelt homage stirred goosebumps throughout the crowd.
✨ A Night That Blended Serenity with Celebration
Before beginning the main act, Rishab gently invited the audience into a moment of mindfulness, guiding a short meditative exercise—reminding everyone of the tour’s purpose: healing through sound.
From pure ragas to surprise renditions of Bollywood favorites like “Tumhi Dekho Naa” and “Har Ghadi Badal Rahi Hai”, Rishab proved that the sitar knows no boundaries. His soothing vocals on “Shiv Kailash” added another layer of emotional resonance, culminating in a breathtaking finale—his powerful interpretation of the ‘Shiv Tandavam Stotram’, titled “Tandavam”.
🔜 Next Stops on the Tour
After Delhi’s emotional high, Rishab will continue to spread his musical message across India with stops in:
📍 Mumbai
📍 Indore
📍 Ahmedabad
📍 Kolkata
📍 Pune
📍 Hyderabad
📍 Bengaluru
📍 Jaipur
📍 Chandigarh
Whether you’re a classical connoisseur or just seeking peace through music, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s tour is an experience not to be missed—a perfect harmony of art, soul, and spirit.