Only 17 years ago, a Gujarat-based cultural organisation sought lift on a ban the All Indian Radio had imposed on the harmonium—and claimed its history traced to the British Raj era. The Maharaja ...

The Indian portable harmonium is a close cousin of the larger foot-pumped organs once found in European churches and homes. It’s a wooden box roughly the size of a small suitcase. You sit on the floor ...

Whether you are trying to get a better grip over your mantra practice or are interested in the nitty-gritty of musical notes, a harmonium is the best musical instrument to start with. If you are a ...

To which country are the most harmoniums exported? You are unlikely to get the answer right. According to the manager of Harmonium World, a sleek and modern showroom of musical instruments in Lake ...

The harmonium’s story is a fascinating blend of ancient innovations, colonial influence, and cultural adaptation. While it’s now deeply woven into the fabric of Indian classical and devotional music, ...