| Bhajans are a devotional way of praying for those | | | | which has been recorded and sung by several well |
| belonging to the Hindu faith. It has also been | | | | known Indian singers. The poet Mirabai in one of her |
| associated closely with ‘Bhakti’ which means | | | | famous bhajans talks about her love for God and |
| ‘loving devotion.’ Often simple in lyrics, it | | | | how she would love to sing about God. It goes as |
| showcases people expressing their feelings for the | | | | follows: |
| Divine. Hindu bhajan music has deep roots in classical | | | | Lord Girdhari (Krishna), make me your servant. |
| ragas as well as talas. | | | | As your servant, I will plant a garden, and see you |
| From the north of India to the south of the country, | | | | every day. |
| every State has its own repertoire and methods of | | | | In the groves and lanes of Vrindavan, I will sing about |
| singing a bhajan. Bhajans, especially Hindu bhajans | | | | you. |
| praise and glorify God and gives many anecdotes and | | | | In recent years modern composes have tried to |
| details of the lives of Gods. It also emphasizes the | | | | mingle Raga music, which used to be exclusively for |
| lives and teachings of many saints and their | | | | the elite – with bhajans or kirtans, thereby |
| accomplishments. Some of the well known bhajan | | | | democratizing the tradition. Followers of the Bhakti |
| composers include Tulsidas, Nanak, Kabir, Mirabai and | | | | movement find chanting bhajans and kirtans to be |
| Surdas. | | | | soothing for the soul and find it far more accessible |
| These saints have been immortalized for their classic | | | | for people to use in their everyday life. Many |
| works of bhajans. Children throughout the country | | | | Hindu’s have found that singing God’s praise |
| read and learn about Hindu bhajans while in school. | | | | in the form of bhajans and kirtans can be self-fulfilling. |
| Their works have been influenced by different Indian | | | | Few have even tried implementing different musical |
| dialects. People who may not speak Hindi enjoy | | | | instruments such as guitars to bring about some |
| listening to them and English translations help in giving | | | | change in the way a bhajan is sung. |
| their words much more meaning. | | | | You can now download Punjabi songs read Hindi |
| In one of his well known bhajans, the poet Kabir | | | | songs lyrics and enjoy Hindi music download on these |
| refers to his body as a chadar, or a piece of cloth | | | | links. |