Music can be a social activity, but it can also be a very spiritual experience. Ancient Indians were deeply impressed by the spiritual power of music, and it is out of this that Indian classical music was born. So, for those who take it seriously, classical music involves single-minded devotion and lifelong commitment.Music in South India rose from its temples over 2000 years ago. Its evolution is linked to the hymns and compositions of many saints. Temples served as physical spaces from where the aesthetic quality of this music emanated.