After first traveling in India in 2005, Tikki Masala was inspired by the deep flavors of authentic Indian classical music. In his productions he blends together sounds of Indian classical instruments like Sitar, Tabla, Santoor, Sarod, Flute, Tanpura, Harmonium and Vocals with beats, synthesizers, drums and percussion. Recordings made across India from Bhajans, Kirtans, Mantras, street musicians, fellow travelers, jam sessions, concerts, nature and temple sounds are mixed together with psychedelic hypnotic electronic sounds, rhythms and bass lines.

After some time the music evolved to World Beat, Tribal, Ethnic, Downtempo, Native Beat, Fusion, dance music with influences from all over the world. He is playing a lot of his creations at ecstatic dance events.

When he discovered Ecstatic Dance, he found that dancing was so beneficial for his personal, emotional, physical and spiritual development, for opening up and discovering freedom and authenticity. He felt a calling to start organizing, holding space and playing at ecstatic dance events in India, Thailand and Europe. This calling to share with others lead to beautiful explorations and growth of his being through movement and Dance.