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Meaning of "kirtan" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KIRTAN

From Sanskrit kīrtanam praise, eulogy.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KIRTAN

kirtan  [ˈkɪrtɑn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KIRTAN

noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kirtan is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KIRTAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kirtan

Kirtan or kirtana is call-and-response chanting performed in India's bhakti devotional traditions. A person performing kirtan is known as a kirtankar or, colloquially, a "kirtaneer". Kirtan practice involves chanting hymns or mantras to the accompaniment of instruments such as the harmonium, tablas, the two-headed mrdanga or pakhawaj drum and hand cymbals. It is a major practice in Vaisnava devotionalism, Sikhism, the Sant traditions and some forms of Buddhism, as well as other religious groups. Kirtan is sometimes accompanied by story-telling and acting. Texts typically cover religious, mythological or social subjects.

Definition of kirtan in the English dictionary

The definition of kirtan in the dictionary is devotional singing, usually accompanied by musical instruments.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE KIRTAN

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Synonyms and antonyms of kirtan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kirtan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KIRTAN

Find out the translation of kirtan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kirtan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kirtan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

克依尔坦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kirtan
570 millions of speakers

English

kirtan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कीर्तन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

kirtan
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

киртан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

kirtan
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কীর্তন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

kirtan
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kirtan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kirtan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キルタン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

kirtan
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kirtan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Kirtan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கீர்த்தனை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कीर्तन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kirtanı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

kirtan
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kirtan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кіртан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

kirtan
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

kirtan
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

kirtan
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

kirtan
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Kirtan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kirtan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KIRTAN»

The term «kirtan» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.410 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KIRTAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kirtan

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KIRTAN»

Discover the use of kirtan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kirtan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kirtan!: Chanting as a Spirtual Path
Eight top singers talk about chanting, the new cultural phenomenon sweeping from coast to coast in the US.
Linda Johnsen, Maggie Jacobus, 2007
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The Yoga of Kirtan: Conversations on the Sacred Art of Chanting
In fact, kirtan - singing for the Divine - is a form of yoga that engages the heart, evoking emotion and joy. The Yoga of Kirtan will introduce readers, many for the first time, to this blissful yogic tradition.
Steven Rosen, 2008
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Indian classical music and Sikh kirtan
History of traditional Sikh devotional singing in the context of Indian classical music, Hindustan school.
Gobind Singh Mansukhani, 1982
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Kirtan: Chanting the Names
Chants from India's Bhakti tradition in call-and-response style, with a biography of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Agni Deva, 2002
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The Birth of Kirtan: The Life and Teachings of Chaitanya
In The Birth of Kirtan, Bhakti scholar and teacher Ranchor Prime adapts these two narratives into a moving and emotionally charged English-language biography for a modern audience.
Ranchor Prime, 2012
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Religion and Public Memory: A Cultural History of Saint ...
With that sentiment comes a critique of other hierarchies, such as the one represented in Naradiya kirtan in the person of the kirtankar. A distinction may also be evident in Namdev's songs between Naradiya and Varkari kirtan, though the ...
Christian Lee Novetzke, 2013
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Music of Hindu Trinidad: Songs from the India Diaspora
Villagers like to sing them with instrumental accompaniment, but they can also be performed unaccompanied or with just a dholak. No clear distinction is drawn between bhajan and kirtan. "Kirtan is just a religious song, you know, but sing in a ...
Helen Myers, 1998
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Singing Meditation: Together in Sound and Silence
Kirtan is the communal singing and chanting of devotional songs and sacred hymns. Kirtan is Sanskrit for “repeat,” and today the term is used to refer both to individual chants and songs as well as to the act of gathering to share the practice or ...
Ruthie Rosauer, Liz Hill, 2010
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Sacred Sound: Discovering the Myth and Meaning of Mantra and ...
Sacred Sound shares the myths behind the mantras, illuminating their meaning and putting their power and practicality within reach of every practitioner.
Alanna Kaivalya, 2014
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Singing a Hindu Nation: Marathi Devotional Performance and ...
Much of this can be attributed to the organizational efforts of the Akhil Bharatiya Kirtan Kula, who have taken cues from the smoothly organized RSS and VHP. Kirtans sponsored by the Kula attract large audiences—often in the hundreds or ...
Anna Schultz, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KIRTAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kirtan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sikhs celebrate as new Gurdwara opens in Griffith - SinghStation
The Nagar kirtan procession attracted a number of spectators, all of whom were encouraged to join the walk from the old Gurdwara in Yoogali ... «SinghStation, Jul 15»
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Congress leaders held for molestation | The Asian Age
However, the two journalists who accompanied the team were yet to be arrested, Korba city superintendent of police Kirtan Rathore said. «The Asian Age, Jul 15»
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Rathajatra begins | Dhaka Tribune
... of mohaprosad, discussion, rendition of padaboli kirtan and arati, cultural function, staging of religious drama and screening of religious films. «DhakaTribune, Jul 15»
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Community Notes | NJ.com
"Kirtan, Satsangs, Bhajans and Devotional Music," free performance by "Art of Living" musicians, 6-7:30 p.m., Art of Living Yoga and Meditation ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
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White Swan Records Presents Latest Album by HuDost 'Sufi Kirtan'
The latest album by HuDost marks the neo-folk/world/rock ensemble's tenth anniversary, but Sufi Kirtan (coming out 8/7/15 from White Swan ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
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Local faith happenings on Sunday, July 19
The kirtanasana, featuring musician and kirtan artist Wynne Paris and yoga teacher Zetta Rose, will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Pranic Healing, ... «Daytona Beach News-Journal, Jul 15»
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Arrest Made in Man's Slaying - Rio Grande Sun
U.S. Magistrate Judge Kirtan Khalsa issued the search warrant June 1, for Lot 276 on State Road 74. The search warrant was not served until a ... «Rio Grande Sun, Jul 15»
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5 things to do this weekend: Burlington beer festival & free yoga
There's also meditation, kirtan (call and response chanting), and vegan cooking demonstrations. Centre Island. Sunday. Free. yogameltdown. «CityNews, Jul 15»
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Festivals in the Poconos
Lehigh Valley Yoga Festival: Fans of yoga, meditation, Kirtan music, and much more will come together again this year for the second annual ... «Pocono Record, Jul 15»
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Asheville area religious events - Asheville Citizen-Times
WORLD KIRTAN WITH ABRIAL: July 27, 7-9 p.m., Center for Art & Spirit at St. George Episcopal Church, 1 School Road, Asheville. Abrial's ... «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Kirtan [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/kirtan>. May 2024 ».
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