Different forms of Marathi sangeet (Part I)

Aarti
  This is a short prayer sung in the honor and respect of a deity or a Guru.
  Usually directly addressed to them and accompanied by a "diva (diya)".
  Example : "Sukha karta dukha harta varta vighnachi..." (For Lord Ganesh)

Abhang
  It is originated from Maharashtra's "Santa Parampara" of the archaic period.
  It is sung to praise the god. A narration to the people about a particular god.
  Example : "Vruksha valli amha soyare vanachari..."

Angai Geet
  A lullaby sung in Marathi language.
  Example :"Nimbonichya jhada mage chandra jhopala ga bayee...."

Baal geet
  Nursery Rhymes or songs for small children
  Example :"Sasa to kasa ki kapus jasa...."

Bhajan
  A Bhajan is a type of Hindu devotional song,.
  It is often simple, lyrical and expressing love for the Divine.
  Example : 1) "Keshava madhava..."
                     2) "Dehachi tijori..."

Bhakti geet
  Songs sung with devotion.
  Example :"Itni Shakti Hamein Dena Data..."

Bharud
  Folk music form.It consists of songs and dance, with a social message.
  It is a kind of farcical, ironical form of presenting the faults of ordinary human beings.
  Example : "Vinchu chawala kay me karu...."

Bhav geet
  Songs with depth of meaning.
  Example : "Ek dhaga sukhacha..."

Bhupali
  Early morning prayer sung with the sun rise.
  Example : "Prabhatee sur mani rangati dash disha bhupali gatee..."

Chitrapat geet
  Film Songs.
  Example : "Kombadi palali tangadi dharun..."

Deshabhakti geet
  Patriotic songs.
  Example :"Shur amhi saradar amhala kay kunachi bhiti..."


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