The musical legacy

Carnatic music is deeply revered by the communities of southern India. Something about the measured balance between svara (sound of a single music note), sruti (pitch), raag (melodic formula) and tal (rhythm) entrances its listeners. Bobbili, a settlement in the heart of Andhra Pradesh, is where a truly special musical instrument ‘Veena’ can be found; its use in Carnatic music has been noted to expressly enthral audiences. The place is the instrument of the Goddess ‘Saraswati’, the Hindu goddess of knowledge.

Thrilling connoisseurs of music for centuries, the Bobbili Veena looks just as heavenly as it sounds. It goes beyond being a piece of expert craftsmanship. It occupies an central position in Andhra Pradesh’s history, the state’s way of life as well as in religion. As melodies played on the Bobbili Veena reverberate around the world, it draws to itself enchanted audiences of enthusiasts and guests alike.