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Nagar Kirtan (Ludhiana)
A Nagar Kirtan convoy in East London passes along the A124
Nagar Kirtan at Amritsar
Nagar kirtan in Canada with kids practicing Gatka amongst crowd
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Nagar Kirtan Procession heads off from Gurdwara Singh Saba East London

Nagar Kirtan (

hymns by a group in a residential area.[1][2]

Hinduism

Nagar Kirtan of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

In Hinduism, Bengali saint

Vaishnava tradition with introduction of the custom.[5] The congregational singing of Chaitanya was done to folk tunes and accompanied by the boisterous booming of drums and cymbals.[6]

A February 2021 video of a nagar sankirtan at Sri Seetha Rama temple in Ashwathapura, Dakshina Kannada, by Raghu Leela School of Music went viral on social media with millions of views.[1]

Sikhism

Sikh scripture, which is placed on a float.[7]

Commonly, members of the procession are unshod in deference to the displayed scripture. Likewise, many cover their heads and don the colour saffron or orange. The road before the procession is cleared by

Ardas (prayer).[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b ""Nagara Sankeerthane" By RLSM Mysuru Students Goes Viral On Social Media". Businessworld. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
  2. ^ Satija, Garima. "'More Reasons To Fall In Love With You India', Kangana Ranaut On Viral Nagara Sankeerthane Clip". Retrieved 2021-05-11.
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  4. ^ Mallik, Basanta Kumar (1996). Medieval Orissa: Literature, Society, Economy, Circa 1500-1600 A.D. Mayur Publications.
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  6. ISBN 978-81-85815-01-5
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  7. ^ Nagar Kirtan 16 June 2012
  8. ^ seke, 2014
  9. ^ seke, 2014
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