In the world of music, Indian music is regarded as one of the oldest and is reflects the rich cultural and traditional values of the country. The history of Indian music is very old just like the nation’s history. It is said that the divine Indian sage ‘Narada’ knew the laws of music first and brought the music from heavens to the Earth. It is believed that ‘OM’ the sacred sound is the holy origin to every other kind of sounds and music.

Indian music has two elements - 'Raag' and 'Taal'. The 'Raag' implies melodic modes in Indian classical music whereas the 'Taal' implies the rhythm of music.

In India, there is a separate song for all festivals and other special events and the songs have lyrics according to the occasion.

Indian traditions are loaded with songs as chief representations. There is a song and dance as a way to e express happiness. The lyrics of Indian songs are different in each state with a similarity in the theme. The Indian song lyrics are written in a way to enact a dance method at the events.

The folks songs sung at weddings have the lyrics related to love and marriage only. In these songs, the transition of a girl into a woman is narrated through lyrics with catchy rhymes during the ‘Ladies Sangeet’. And the folk songs for Holi have lyrics that are just fun to listen.

The welcoming ceremony of a newly born child is perfumed with the traditional ‘Aarti’ that has religious lyrics. At festivals like the ‘Navraatri’, the lyrics are typical with innovations every year.

The songs from the Indian film Industry, Bollywood are an integral part. The Bollywood songs are elaborate and lavishly filmed. The lyrics of the movie songs are based on the particular situation of the film. The songwriter writes the lyrics keeping in mind that frame of the storyline of the movie.

India has a huge musical tradition and it explains very well that why music is such an essential part of India and the world.