kirtan

/ (ˈkɪrtɑn) /


noun
  1. Hinduism devotional singing, usually accompanied by musical instruments

Origin of kirtan

1
from Sanskrit kīrtanam praise, eulogy

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How to use kirtan in a sentence

  • This was the origin of the nam-kirtan ('chanting God's name') which has ever been the most distinctive feature of this creed.

    Chaitanya's Life And Teachings | Krishna das Kaviraja
  • kirtan or sankirtan, chanting God's name to the accompaniment of dance and song.

    Chaitanya's Life And Teachings | Krishna das Kaviraja
  • The king himself on hearing of the splendour of the kirtan, ascended to the terrace of his palace with his Court to gaze at it.

    Chaitanya's Life And Teachings | Krishna das Kaviraja
  • The blissful sound of kirtan penetrated through the 14 regions to the empyrean.

    Chaitanya's Life And Teachings | Krishna das Kaviraja
  • The cloud of Vaishnav enthusiasm melted in showers, their eyes dropped tears along with the nectar of kirtan.

    Chaitanya's Life And Teachings | Krishna das Kaviraja