We Wish You a Merry Christmas (instrumental version)

We Wish You a Merry Christmas (instrumental version) is an instrumental track performed by Indian violinist L. Shankar. The composition appears as the sixteenth track on the album Christmas from India, released on October 15, 2021. The album was distributed by Cleopatra Records in digital media format.

The track runs for two minutes and thirty-one seconds. Shankar adapts the traditional English carol using his signature double violin technique, blending Western harmonic structures with elements of Carnatic classical music. The album features a collection of Christmas-themed compositions reimagined by Indian classical and fusion artists, though specific production details for this track remain undocumented.

Christmas from India serves as a cross-cultural exploration of holiday music, with Shankar’s contribution highlighting his long-standing engagement with both classical Indian and global musical traditions. The release date precedes the holiday season by two months, aligning with industry practices for seasonal music promotion. No additional personnel credits, recording locations, or alternate versions of the track are publicly confirmed.