Chants of India was more than just another album; it was a deeply personal project for both artists. Produced by and recorded between Madras, India, and Harrison's Friar Park estate in England, the album saw Shankar setting ancient Sanskrit texts from the Vedas and Upanishads to music.

: Tabla, santoor, bansuri flute, veena, and tanpura provide the authentic core.

Unlike Shankar's traditional Hindustani classical raga performances, Chants of India features shorter, colorfully arranged pieces. The instrumentation is a rich blend of East and West: