Saraswati Puja, also known as Basanta Panchami, is considered as a special day not only for students but also for musicians. On this day, along with the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the musical instruments are worshiped too.

While classical music is the Nation’s pride, it is one that is severely neglected.

Parashuram Bhandari, an expert in classical music, says neither has the government given priority to classical music nor has provided a platform. Bhandari, who took an interest in music from religious songs at home as a child, is an expert on Indian Sarangi in Nepal.