A traditional Marathi Kirtan consists of two main parts:
Highly congregational and community-driven, centered entirely around the worship of Lord Vitthal. Structure: Divided neatly into two parts:
: This specific style emphasizes collective participation and is a central feature of the annual pilgrimages to Pandharpur. It focuses on the poetry of saints like Dnyaneshwar and Eknath.
"वक्ता पाहिजे साचार अनुभवाचा" - समर्थ रामदास