This is how the world will remember Ravi Shankar.<br/> <br />The renowned sitar maestro died on Tuesday, aged 92, but his music will live on in the memory - particularly in his native India, where tributes poured in from prominent artists and politicians.<br/> <br />Classical singer and contemporary of Ravi Shankar Pandit Channulal Mishra said the three time Grammy award winner would be sorely missed.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) INDIAN CLASSICAL SINGER, PANDIT CHHANNULAL:<br/> <br />"The demise of Ravi Shankar has created a void in the sitar industry. Nobody can replace him. Though there are many good sitarists, but Pandit Ravi Shankar was a class apart. I pray to God that his soul rests in peace."<br/> <br />Indian politicians also spoke of their sadness at the death of Shankar - who was awarded in 1999 the country's highest civilian award.<br/> <br />Information Minister Manish Tewari described Shankar as a great son.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) INDIA'S INFORMATION MINISTER MANISH TEWARI:<br/> <br />"He not only enriched Indian music and culture but also sensitised it with other musical traditions and created an extravaganza for music lovers. In his unfortunate demise, India has lost a great son."<br/> <br />Shankar has been fragile in health for several years, and underwent heart valve replacement surgery last week in the U.S.<br/> <br />The surgery was successful but he was unable to recover and he passed away in southern California on Tuesday.
