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Complete the following chart.
| Bhajan | Keertan | Lalit | Bharud | |
| Characteristics | ||||
| Examples |
Complete the following chart.
| Bhajan | Bharud | |
| Characteristics | ____________ | ____________ |
| Examples | ____________ | ____________ |
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Solution
| Bhajan | Keertan | Lalit | Bharud | |
| Characteristics |
It is a devotional song that glorifies God. It used a wide variety of instruments, such as Taal, mridangam, etc. Bhajans are classified into two types: Chakri Bhajan, where devotees move in circular motion and sing without a break. Songi Bhajan, where dialogues are delivered in the form of devotional songs. Tukadoji Maharaj propounded Khanjiri Bhajan. |
Saint Namadev was the proponent of varakari sect and the first Keertankar of Maharashtra. Also called Haridas or Kathekaribuva, Keertankar dresses traditionally and learns singing, oratory, dance and humour. |
It is a form of entertainment that traces its history from Naradiya Keertan. It is famous in Maharashtra, Goa and Konkan |
It is a song that is spiritual and ethical in nature. It aims to educate people on various aspects of life. They are similar to roadshows. |
| Examples | Bhajans were composed by saints Tulsidas and Kabir. | Keertans were performed in temples. | Theatrical-style performance is based on the stories of Rama and Krishna. | Bharuds composed by saint Eknath are famous in Maharashtra. |
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