Marathi

Marathi is the fourth most common language spoken by people in India. It is an Indo-Aryan language that is used as the official language of various states in the Western part of the country, including Goa and Maharashtra. At the moment, there are more than 84 million people across the nation who claim Marathi as their mother tongue.

There are several factors contributing to why Marathi become one of the most spoken communication tools in India. Because of being the official language of Maharashtra - the second-largest state of India, Marathi become the necessary language that needed to be learned. Specifically, Maharashtra is one of India's largest commercial and industrial centers, which has led to its being called 'The Gateway of India'. Furthermore, its beauty and attractive culture are also appreciated by many. Thus, there are more and more people acquiring this language, to not only shape more imbued cultural identity but also to be beneficial for commercial contractions.

Besides, a wide range of people are loved Marathi due to its seemingly lovely articulation. It is supposed to be serene, blissful, and friendly to speak.

Number of Marathi speakers in India (2023 census): 8.4 crore individuals