It has been 25 years since the first of my monographs on Indian classical ragas was written, a relic of a time now almost unrecognisable – before smartphones and social media reshaped the contours of how knowledge is cultivated and shared.

As the site marks this milestone, I find myself pondering how long I will continue to maintain this resource. Parrikar.org has become a passive archive, with only the occasional post under “Nibbles.” It remains a repository for those who seek to immerse themselves in the vast and timeless ocean of Indian classical music.

All glories to Sri Ganesha for granting me the privilege of pursuing this work, free from the pull of pecuniary desire or motive.