Of course if it's just the sound of the sitar you like, buy a wee amp, an electric guitar and an Electro Harmonix Ravish Sitar pedal. Amazing things - I use mine with an ebow on my baritone Fender Telecaster, though for a little extra wyrd spice I'll put my Korg MS-20 through it:

The Unquiet Village, 9th August 2014