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Ayush attended an event where bhajans were being sung. On the one side, he observed individuals moving in a circular fashion, as they sang their bhajans. On the other side of the room, he watched along as individuals delivered what came across as bits of dialogue in the form of a song. He could not spot a kanjiri being played by anyone involved.

Which of the following were the types of bhajans being performed?

A
Chakri bhajan
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Songi bhajan
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Kanjiri bhajan
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Tulsi bhajan
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Solution

The correct options are
A Chakri bhajan
B Songi bhajan
  • Chakri bhajans involve the movement of devotees in a circular fashion, with the singing taking place without any breaks.
  • Songi bhajans, on the other hand, involve actors or singers posing as devotees and delivering dialogues in the form of a song.
  • Kanjiri bhajans typically involve an instrument called the kanjiri.

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