In an age with declining interest in classical music and instruments more so in women, Sita Bhandari, a Gaurgahat resident, emerges as one trying to preserve and help increase the number and love of the tabla alive among the young women of the country. Currently there are only 8 known Nepalese women who play the tabla professionally.

Sita Bhandari has dedicated her entire life to the Tabla, earning a fair compensation for any gigs she is invited to play at through which she runs her livelihood. Starting from the young age of 10, Bhandari practiced and still practices the tabla every morning and evening. She also teaches the tabla, currently a teacher of 14 students who learn the tabla at her own home of which she provides scholarships to the financially weak. Along with nurturing local talents, she also teaches the tabla internationally to the United States of America through virtual means, being invited to the youth festival at North Carolina USA to play the tabla.