Rithvik Raja

Celebrating the 250th birth anniversary of Muthuswami Diksh*tar, I began recording and archiving some of his compositions from home. The first collection from that journey is now available on Spotify.

This project is both an offering and an exploration—an offering to a composer whose music continues to shape my artistic life, and an exploration of a body of work that remains as profound, beautiful, and relevant today as it was two centuries ago.

I look forward to continuing to share his timeless music with all of you.

Stay tuned for more details!

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The longest I’ve ever spent in Mumbai was this February—just over two weeks.

The city’s energy feels electric, full of possibility, reminding me in many ways of New York. You can never fully explore Bombay, but returning to the same streets and watching them change through the day felt like getting to know a city with a different character every few hours.

It’s also a city of striking contrasts—often existing side by side on the very same street. In many ways, it’s a fascinating lesson in human endaevour: aspiration and contentment, privilege and struggle, ambition and survival, all unfolding simultaneously.

Running remains my favourite way to experience a city. No maps, no plans—just following my feet wherever they choose to go.

A few moments from those two weeks. ✨

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