The Gallery of Musical Instruments at the Sangeet Natak Akademi houses 700-odd instruments. Started in 1964 by renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin, this is the only museum of its kind in the country. It reminds one of not only India’s rich musical history, but also its dying folk legacy. Most instruments in the place seem alien-antiques from a different world you never would have laid your eyes on. Housing various instruments from towns and villages, the museum is undoubtedly a musician’s dream come true. From popular instruments like the rudra veena to unknown ones like Tenkaya Burra (a string instrument) and even the ones that are now extinct such as Makara Yazh, the museum has them all. “Our archive team went to the remotest corners of the country and has collected these instruments from local musicians over a course of 40 years,” says Choudhary, beaming with pride. Read more of the article or click here for Sangeet Natak Akademi official website.