Gandharva Loka - The World Music Store (Vancouver)

Gandharva Loka - The World Music Store (Vancouver) Classical musical instruments from all over the world as well as modern sound healing instruments At that time nobody knew in which direction it would develop.

At the end of the eighties the idea was born to open up a music shop of a special kind. We simply wanted to inspire people to be open to something new: to new musical instruments, new cultures and finally to learn a bit more about themselves. Thus our name Gandharva Loka originates from the Bengali language and means:

- The Abode of the Celestial Musicians -

Our first and foremost aim is to

be a source of inspiration to you to discover and support your own creativity, for we believe that inside every human being there is a celestial musician. "Next to silence music is the appropriate
expression of the inexpressible..." As we all might know, the whole world and everything that exists is made from vibrations, and only the different frequencies dictate the forms in which things are manifested. For us there is no need for scientific research in order to prove the harmonising and especially the healing quality of music. If you take your time to make music for a while—if you relax lying in a sound-cradle or if you listen to a singing bowl—then you will feel it so convincingly! As in our own lives, we try to find a balance in our work as well. That is why we consciously avoid aiming at short lived strategies of profit making. Instead of this we aspire for a holistic way towards a better quality of life and lasting economical developement. Our contacts with local instrument makers that have grown over long years are the basis for an integral process of supporting the family handcraft worldwide (Fair Trade). Our online catalogue of course is meant for all those who love music and who love life, but especially for those who in a professional way want to serve others with music. If you are a musician, a therapist or a teacher, we want to walk side by side with you and supply you with our rich treasure of experience: in order to choose the suitable instrument for you, or by offering a workshop according to your interest, or to help you with a big project such as installing a sound-garden or sound-path. We do hope to be able to inspire you, and wish you joy while browsing our website.

terrific program this Saturday at 2pm presented by the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver
03/02/2026

terrific program this Saturday at 2pm presented by the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver

12/18/2025

Hand painted made in house at

RAV Vast and RAV Moon in store now! Call or DM for details.
11/21/2025

RAV Vast and RAV Moon in store now!

Call or DM for details.

Check out this absolutely gorgeous tampura! DM for details.
11/05/2025

Check out this absolutely gorgeous tampura! DM for details.

Happy ! We’re celebrating with some very festive shakers!
09/28/2025

Happy ! We’re celebrating with some very festive shakers!

09/17/2025

Just received this beautiful Korean gayageum! DM or call for details.

After years we finally have back in stock!
09/09/2025

After years we finally have back in stock!

made ! stop by and give it a try!
09/09/2025

made ! stop by and give it a try!

Our beautiful new in 13, 16, 18, and 20 inches!
09/09/2025

Our beautiful new in 13, 16, 18, and 20 inches!

The amazingly talented and very kind stopped by to pick up a frog !
09/09/2025

The amazingly talented and very kind stopped by to pick up a frog !

09/09/2025

Beautiful playing on our beautiful esraj!

Earlier this year we were asked to repair a temple drum for the Phap Hoa Monastery in Surrey. This incredible instrument...
05/07/2025

Earlier this year we were asked to repair a temple drum for the Phap Hoa Monastery in Surrey. This incredible instrument is just under 6 feet long and each skin is 3 feet in diameter! It is carved from a single tree trunk - can anyone identify the wood?

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1650 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H3S2

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+1 604 683 7733

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