Question
Complete the following chart.
| Bhajan | Keertan | Lalit | Bharud | |
| Characteristics | ||||
| Examples |
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Answer
| Sr.No. | Point | Bhajan | Keertan | Lalit | Bharud |
| 1 | Characteristics | Singing songs in praise of God and chanting his name accompanied by Taal (Cymbals), Pakhvaj and Mridangam | (1) Naman and Nirupanacha Abhang and Nirupan comprise the Poorvarang (2) Narration of a story to illustrate main theme is Uttarrang | 1) Deity is invoked during festival to fulfill desire (2) It is performed in a theatrical style. Stories of Krishna, Rama and great devotees are presented during performances | It is a metaphorical song with spiritual and ethical teachings. |
| 2 | Examples | Bhajans of Saint Tulsidas, Saint Tukadoji Maharaj and Saint Namdev | Naraadiya Keertan and Mahatma Phule’s Keertan | Popular in Konkan and Goa | Bharuds of Saints Eknath, Namdev and Dnyaneshwar. |
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