Hindi is the most widely spoken East Indian language, with over 400 million native speakers.

Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal, India, and is spoken by over 250 million people worldwide.

Sanskrit is an ancient East Indian language with a rich literary tradition. It is considered the sacred language of Hinduism and is still used in religious ceremonies and rituals.

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra, India, and is spoken by over 80 million people.

Telugu is a Dravidian language spoken in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is known for its unique grammatical features and rich literary tradition.

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha, India, and is spoken by over 30 million people.

Assamese is an East Indian language spoken in the northeastern state of Assam, India. It is known for its vibrant folk music and distinctive vocabulary.

Maithili is the official language of the state of Bihar, India, and is spoken by over 20 million people.

Manipuri is an East Indian language spoken in the northeastern state of Manipur, India. It is known for its rich vocabulary and extensive use of compound words.

Chhattisgarhi is the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh, India, and is spoken by over 15 million people.

Oriya is an East Indian language spoken in the eastern state of Odisha, India. It is known for its unique script and distinctive vowel system.

Santali is the official language of the state of Jharkhand, India, and is spoken by over 6 million people.

Munda is an East Indian language spoken in the eastern states of Odisha and Jharkhand, India. It is known for its rich oral tradition and vibrant storytelling culture.

Kokborok is the official language of the state of Tripura, India, and is spoken by over 1 million people.

Naga is an East Indian language spoken in the northeastern states of Nagaland and Manipur, India. It is known for its distinctive tonal system and elaborate verb morphology.