The serene halls of Omaxe New Chandigarh, Downtown resonated with emotion resonated with emotion, energy, and the ethereal sounds of the sitar as Rishab Rikhiram Sharma brought his acclaimed experience, Sitar for Mental Health, to life on the evening of May 2. More than 10000 music lovers audience attended the event.

More than just a concert, the event turned into a soulful journey for the audience – a space where music met mindfulness. Attendees were invited to meditate, laugh, cry, breathe, and simply be, as Rishab’s performance transcended tradition, offering deep emotional release and inner peace.

Drawing from the sacred lineage of Ravi Shankar, Rishab’s mastery of the sitar combined with a gentle, guiding presence created a rare space for collective healing. The audience – from music lovers to mental health advocates – walked away moved, inspired, and deeply connected with themselves and each other.

Born into the famous Rikhi Ram family, Rishab started training under the tutelage of his mentor, Pt. Ravi Shankar, and his father, Sanjay Sharma. He is a sitarist who creates spiritual, therapeutic experiences for contemporary audiences by fusing mindfulness with classical Indian music.

Jatin Goel, Executive Director of Omaxe Limited, said, “The sitar is a traditional Indian string instrument used in Hindustani classical music. Its gentle, raga‑based tunes slow our breathing and heartbeat, helping us feel calm. We at Omaxe love supporting artists, and over 10,000 people enjoyed this event. In the past, performers like Piyush Mishra, Gurdas Maan, Satinder Sartaj, and Navraj Hans have also taken our stage. Our goal is to keep young people connected to their culture and strengthen community ties.”

Mr. Goel further added, “Each event held here makes a substantial contribution to the concert economy’s advancement. These events increase local tourism in addition to providing job possibilities for a variety of specialists, including artists, technologists, event managers, and vendors. These events frequently draw people from other cities who travel especially to attend, boosting the local economy. Supporting the concert economy is a significant step toward sustainable development and cultural enrichment, as our Honorable Prime Minister has underlined.”

By supporting occasions like this, Omaxe continues to be committed to honoring India’s cultural legacy, and we pledge to provide many more enlightening opportunities in the future.

The success of the event underlined the growing relevance of music as a tool for mental wellness, and Rishab’s initiative is being celebrated as a pioneering step in fusing classical art with emotional well-being.

Sitar for Mental Health continues to resonate, not only as an event but as a movement.