As soon as the idea of the hand-painted Ektaras took form, Parvathy Maa and her assistant set out for Shantineketan to visit Torun Da, a trusted and beloved instrument maker.  Choosing ten ektaras that fit in both Parvathy Maa’s small hands, and in the sevak’s larger ones, they carefully selected instruments that could be universally received.

 

Once the instruments arrived at the ashram, Parvathy Maa absorbed herself into awakening ten divine deities with her painting.

The designs, arising from the depth of her practice and inspired by the wisdom of the Baul songs, anchor an exquisite and utterly unique presence in each instrument.  

 

But how to bring these deities safely into the houses of people around the world?

 

Two and a half hours on the passenger seat down a strenuous winding village road, Parvathy Maa and ten hand painted Ektaras emerged in the village of Bardhaman. There, a skilled musician and craftsman began casting cases to match each individual Ektara perfectly.

Such cases have never been seen before and insure that every instrument can travel safely over the oceans and beyond with their precious cargo.

 

Now that the Ektaras have returned to the ashram with their new cases, they are ready to journey to you, whose heart has already begun sounding with the divine resonance.

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Knowing each instrument intimately, Maa will hand choose your instrument to match this inner vibration. Trust the mystery as your Ektara comes home to you.