Sitarist Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma channels Shiva-inspired ‘Warrior of Peace’ in a golden vest and henna – The Times of India

India’s trending sitarist Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma is, of course, known for his exceptional music skills, but the artistic side of him perfectly captures his love and admiration for art.

But this man never shies away from showing this side, which is often reflected in his outfits and divine henna designs.His ethnic ensembles have captivated the fashion industry, transforming his wardrobe into a visual meditation on spirituality, serenity, and strength. Draped in an aura that feels almost celestial, he chose to tell a tale this time that involved heritage detailing and historic edge and came with a higher consciousness.

For his Delhi concert, he chose to slay in a ‘Warrior of Peace’ look, inspired by Lord Shiva, which invited the grace and regality of Indian craftsmanship with a contemporary effect and embodied quiet strength with spiritual armour. He wore a sleeveless, fitted gold vest, similar to something worn by Mahabharat’s warrior Karna in the scriptures during the battle of Kurukshetra.Radiating divine luminosity, it was crafted in rich, old, metallic fabric with three-dimensional embroidery and came with raised brocade patterns that had symmetrical, sacred motifs, resembling the tree of life, geometrical spiritual patterns, and lotus petals.

The high, structured black collar added a sharp contrast with a modish edge, where he sealed the show with a sleek black chain necklace and a large pendant sitting at the base of the throat.He paired this gleaming golden top with a dramatic black lower garment featuring fluid-voluminous pants with a dhoti-inspired drape, which felt theatrical. Concealing it with a waistband that created a striking silhouette, the cinched look gave a contrasting charm and balanced out his frame.

However, what stood out the most was his elaborate full-arm henna look, which carried the essence of mythical charm and featured flowy serpentine dragons, trishul motifs, Lord Shiva’s Nataraj avatar, coiling bags, and several other celestial and historic sacred patterns. Every little detail carried a beautiful meaning revolving around spiritual strength and energy.The red henna contrasted beautifully with his bare skin, gold vest, and black bottoms, making him look like a divine figure sitting with his sitar, deeply connected to a sense of inner awakening. This was not a fashion moment, but a heavenly statement with a pure intent, energy, and authenticity.