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This tiny village in Maharashtra has a magical secret that grows inside pumpkins

Miraj, a historic city in Maharashtra, is renowned for its musical instrument making. Craftsmen create exquisite sitars and tanpuras using a special type of pumpkin. This tradition, passed down through generations, faces threats from climate change impacting pumpkin size. The craft requires government support for survival. The disappearance of this art would mean losing music, history, and ancestral voices.

13 Mar 2026 2:00 pm