Instruments gallery

Instruments gallery

A stunning double-height display of over 100 musical instruments from across the country, along with information on their origins, making and playing techniques. Highlights : Peacock-shaped mayura veena, snake-shaped nagphani.
Melting pot

Melting pot

Indian music is a confluence of many influences. From colonial times, musical interactions have enhanced and enriched cultures. Explore interesting and lesser-known stories about the histories of musical instruments such as the violin and the harmonium. Highlights :...
Songs of the people

Songs of the people

Did you know that birth, puberty and even death is commemorated through folk songs? Learn more about various folk and tribal communities of India, their songs and the contexts in which these songs are sung. Highlights : Mechanized puppet displays, folk art murals,...
Living traditions

Living traditions

Always wondered what sruti, raga, tala, gharana, dhrupad, khayal, kutcheri really mean? Learn about the origins of classical music, understand the basic concepts of Karnatic and Hindustani classical music and hear the music of the torchbearers of tradition....
Contemporary expressions

Contemporary expressions

Take a walk down a busy street in Bangalore and relive the early days of independent ‘indie’ rock music in India. Discover the classical legends who were pioneers of the world music movement, and take a look at some of the enablers and iconic venues of contemporary...