Abhang Kirtan is a devotional song form from Maharashtra, composed in Marathi. It features rhythmic, repetitive chanting, expressing deep Bhakti (devotion). Saint poets like Tukaram and Namdev popularized it. It is performed with instruments like tabla, harmonium and cymbals. Class 6 ...
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Saint Tukaram was a 17th-century Marathi Bhakti poet and saint. His Kirtans emphasize devotion, compassion and social equality. He taught that true spirituality lies in helping the suffering, recognizing God within all and practicing selfless love and service. Class 6 Visual ...
The Kirtan Je Kaa Ranjale Tyaasi conveys that a true saint is one who empathizes with others’ suffering. Saint Tukaram’s message emphasizes compassion, kindness and the belief that God resides in the hearts of those who help the distressed. Class 6 ...
Bharat Ratna Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist. He popularized Kirtan by blending it with classical music. His soulful renditions of devotional compositions, like Saint Tukaram’s Abhangs, deeply influenced Indian spiritual music and preserved its traditional essence. Class 6 ...
Kirtan is a form of devotional singing, primarily in Hindu and Sikh traditions. It is performed in temples and gurudwaras with instruments like harmonium and tabla. It involves call-and-response chanting, focusing on divine names, stories and praises. Class 6 NCERT Arts ...