From Pumpkin to Sitar 

Sukhad Munde hails from a distinguished family of pakhawaj maestros—his father, Pt. Manik Munde, being a prominent exponent of the tradition. Born on January 13, 1959, he began rigorous training under his...

Prathap Awad is a distinguished pakhawaj maestro from Maharashtra, deeply rooted in the Nana Panse tradition. He holds an M.A. in Pakhawaj from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, and has trained extensively within a...

The Pakhawaj is a traditional North Indian barrel-shaped drum, integral to classical music and dance performances. Originating from the ancient mridangam, the Pakhawaj has evolved to produce a deep, resonant sound, characterized...