kirtan

/ (ˈkɪrtɑn) /

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noun

Hinduism devotional singing, usually accompanied by musical instruments

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Word Origin for kirtan

from Sanskrit kīrtanam praise, eulogy

Words nearby kirtan

Kirribilli House, Kir Royale, kirsch, Kirstein, Kirsten, kirtan, Kirtland's warbler, kirtle, Kiruna, Kirundi, kiruv

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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