India, April 20 -- Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma brought his nationwide Sitar for Mental Health tour to a stirring close in New Delhi, performing to a packed crowd at DDA Grounds, Dwarka. The grand finale was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, marking a rare political presence at a live classical concert.

Calling Delhi "home," Sharma told the audience, "There's something special about performing here. The love I feel here is unmatched," he added.

For the final performance of his tour, Sharma wore a gold-gilded armour layered over a tailored black bandh gala adorned with gold-plated buttons, styled with a fluid dhoti and complemented by full-sleeve mehendi on his hands.

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