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A Sikh Kirtan is a religious, aesthetic and social event, usually held in a congregational setting on Sundays or over certain festivals to honor the historical Gurus, but major temples in the Sikh tradition recite Kirtan every day as a mark of daily bhakti (devotional remembrance) of God's name.
Nagar Kirtan (Punjabi: ਨਗਰ-ਕੀਰਤਨ ), in Sikhism, is customary in the festival of Vaisakhi. Traditionally, the procession is led by the saffron -robed Panj Piare (the five beloved of the Guru), who are followed by the Guru Granth Sahib , the holy Sikh scripture, which is placed on a float .
Sikh music, also known as Gurbani Sangeet (Gurmukhi: ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਸੰਗੀਤ, romanized: Gurabāṇī sagīta; meaning music of the speech of wisdom), and as Gurmat Sangeet (Gurmukhi: ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸੰਗੀਤ, romanized: Guramati sagīta; meaning music of the counsel or tenets of the Guru), or even as Shabad Kirtan (Gurmukhi: ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕੀਰਤਨ, romanized ...
Training of Sikh kirtanis usually starts when they are young and aside from their musical training, they are also educated in the Sikh scriptures and correct pronunciation of their contents (known as santhiya). [2] True mastery of kirtan requires a deep understanding and knowledge of Sikh philosophy, history, and culture. [2]
The Jatha's purpose is to provide Sikhs around the world with Sangat (companionship with enlightened souls), just like any other Jatha or group within the greater Khalsa Panth. The Jatha organizes Kirtan Smagams in cities around the world. [1] The Jatha attempts to follows a strict discipline in keeping the Rehat of Guru Gobind Singh.
Kirtan means devotional singing. In Sikhism, kirtan is considered an essential element of religious practice and is often performed in a gurdwara congregation. [10] In a gurdwara, kirtan is usually performed by professional musicians in a trio called a rāgī jathā. A rāgī jathā includes a tabla player and two vocalists who also play ...
Kirtan Sohila (Gurmukhi: ਕੀਰਤਨ ਸੋਹਿਲਾ kīratana sōhilā) is a night prayer in Sikhism. Its name means 'Song of Praise'. It is composed of five hymns or shabad, the first three by Guru Nanak Dev, the fourth by Guru Ram Das and the fifth by Guru Arjan Dev. This hymn is usually recited at the conclusion of evening ceremonies ...
The Sikh new year in accordance to the Sikh Calendar (Nanakshahi Calendar). Hola Mohalla: March 15: An annual festival of thousands held at Anandpur Sahib. It was started by Guru Gobind Singh as a gathering of Sikhs for military exercises and mock battles. The mock battles were followed by kirtan and valour poetry competitions