In the year 2004 i was introduced to the magical musical world of dhrupad and Rudra veena by Ustad Asad Ali Khan
It was a concert in Delhi where i was left magically spellbound by this music. He was playing raga asavari for 45 minutes. By the end of ALAAP i had a burning fever and by the end of the concert the fever had disappeared

This was perhaps the single most remarkable moment in my musical experience, never i had witnessed such power of music

Rudra Veena is an ancient instrument said to be created Shiva the Lord of Music and arts himself.
Its sound is extremely contemplative and can open higher realms through rigourous practice
Listening to it is a miracle of life itself.
I was lucky that Ustad Asad ali khan accepted me as his student and gave me lessons on vocal techniques which has helped me in my musical journey.
Unfortunately i have no pictures with ustadji , all i have is his wonderful music that enriched me and my life

Raga Asavari by Ustad Asad Ali Khan