Question

In Maharashtra ______ is supposed to be the first keertankar.

Options

• Saint Dnyaneshwar

• Saint Tukaram

• Saint Namdev

• Saint Eknath

Answer 1

In Maharashtra Saint Namdev is supposed to be the first keertankar.

Explanation:

Saint Namdev is regarded as the first keertankar (kirtankar) of Maharashtra; he promoted bhajan-keertan through the Varkari tradition and helped the keertan form to flourish.