Languages Used in Music in SAARC Countries

Sanskrit is the primary language used in Indian classical music, particularly in Carnatic and Hindustani classical music.

Bengali is the language of the traditional music of Bangladesh, which includes genres like Baul, Bhatiali, and Kirtan.

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is commonly used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Zhungdra and Boedra.

Dhivehi is the primary language of Maldivian music, which includes genres like Boduberu and Raivaru.

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Dohori, Lok Dohori, and Bhajan.

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Qawwali, Ghazal, and Bhangra.

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is primarily used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Kandyan dance music and Low-country dance music.

Dari is one of the official languages of Afghanistan and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Qawwali, Ghazal, and Rubab music.

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is commonly used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Boduberu and Raivaru.

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is the primary language used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Zhungdra and Boedra.

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Baul, Bhatiali, and Kirtan.

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Dohori, Lok Dohori, and Bhajan.

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is primarily used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Kandyan dance music and Low-country dance music.

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Qawwali, Ghazal, and Bhangra.

Dari is one of the official languages of Afghanistan and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Qawwali, Ghazal, and Rubab music.