Top 10 Indian Musical Instruments Names & Pics in 2023

India is one of such country where art and culture is a very integral part of people’s lives and music by far tops the list. Even if it’s a reality show or a live concert, the crowd as well as the viewers give a very clear indication that India is a land of music.

People in India have been worshipping Goddess Saraswati for knowledge and wisdom of music since time immemorial. Since the Vedic age up till today, classical music has always sustained and played a big part in molding the journey of Indian music. 

In ancient times musical sessions were performed in the king’s court where music was performed in a grand way. Today people in several corners of the world witness the aroma of the Indian classical music by several concerts performed by maestros in Indian classical music.

Here are Top 10 Indian Musical Instruments Names & Pics in 2023:

1. Sitar Music Instrument

Sitar is considered as one of the most popular amongst the Indian classical music instruments.

Some recognised sitar players are Ustad Abdul Halim Zaffar Khan and Pt. Ravi Shankar.

2. Flute Music Instrument

Whenever we imagine flute, the first image that pops in is the image of Lord Krishna and the melody which is connected with the instrument. 

Pt Pannalal Ghosh and Pt Hari Prashad Chaurasia are famous for playing the flute in India.

3. Shehnai Music Instrument

Shehnai is a traditional Indian musical instrument where one can hear the melodious music in several occasions such as marriages or temple processions.

Without a second thought, Ustad Bismillah Khan is known as the unrivalled maestro of the Shehnai.

4. Tabla Music Instrument

Tabla is renowned as the most popular musical instrument used in North India.

Zakir Husain is the popular personae connected with Tabla.

5. Harmonium Music Instrument

The harmonium is a traditional and very famous musical instrument of India. Harmonium is actually more famous in North India in comparison to the South.

6. Jaltarangam

Milind Tulanka is a popular Jaltarangam Music Instrument Artist in India. 

7. Algoza

Algoza is an instrument which is dying in the new India at present.

Late) Ustad Khamiso Khan, (Late) Ustad Misri Khan Jamali, Gurmeet Bawa were well known Algoza Music Instrument Artists in India.

8. Ravanahatha

That is one fascinating name, isn’t it?
It is an instrument that was established back in Rajasthan.

Dinesh Subhasinghe is a well known Ravanahatha Music Instrument Artist in India.

9. Mridangam

It is known as a primary accompaniment of Carnatic music.

Some famous Mridangam Instrument Artists in India are Nagercoil Ganesa Iyer, Palana Subramaniam Pillai, Palghat Mani Iyer, Palghat R. Raghu. 

10. Sarangi

This instrument is known to form a very important part of Hindustani music.

Ram Narayan, Dhruba Ghosh, Surinder Sandhu, AR Rahman are well known Sarangi Instrument Artists in India.