![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Over time these musical forms have evolved in their role and influence in Indian devotional worship. Terms such as Kirtan and Bhajan emerged as part of the Bhakti music tradition. The simple songs praised God in different names such as Ram, Krishna, Shiva, Devi and thus it became easy for people to sing along, leading it to be a popular form of devotional worship. The movement arose from a need to create a direct and personal relationship with God without rituals or esoterica of priesthood. Mystics from different regions of India expressed their devotion through hymns and poems in vernacular form. The period is characterized by devotional poetry woven around the themes of love, devotion and surrender to Hindu deities. The Bhakti movement originated in the 6th century in India. The Bhakti Movement: Understanding Kirtan and Bhajan ![]()
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