kirtan

/ (ˈkɪrtɑn) /

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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Example sentences from the Web for kirtan

With the whole party He went to Jagannth's temple, and began to chant (kirtan).
Chaitanya's Life And Teachings|Krishna das Kaviraja
Knowing the fatigue of the kirtan singers, Chaitanya resolved to feast them.
Chaitanya's Life And Teachings|Krishna das Kaviraja
The Bengal musical parties were singing the kirtan; on meeting the Master they began to weep in love.
Chaitanya's Life And Teachings|Krishna das Kaviraja
The Master at this put an end to the kirtan and went to bathe in the sea with them all.
Chaitanya's Life And Teachings|Krishna das Kaviraja

Thus the bhaktas spent four months at Puri, joining in His kirtan.
Chaitanya's Life And Teachings|Krishna das Kaviraja

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