Guru Kirtan of Kamalabari Sattra Ritual, Music and Performance in the Neo-Vaishnavite Tradition of Assam.

Author(s)	Ms. Dimpee Baishya, Prof. Dr. Jagadish Patgiri
Country	India
Abstract	Guru Kirtan is a significant ritualistic musical practice within the Neo-Vaishnavite Sattriya tradition of Assam. Performed as an offering to the Guru, Guru Kirtan occupies a central position in the religious and performative life of Kamalabari Sattra, one of the most influential Sattras of Majuli. Rooted in the devotional philosophy propagated by Srimanta Sankardeva, this tradition embodies a synthesis of spirituality, music, and disciplined performance. This article examines the historical background, philosophical basis, musical structure, performance practice, and modes of transmission of Guru Kirtan at Kamalabari Sattra. The study situates Guru Kirtan within the broader framework of Assamese intangible cultural heritage and highlights its contemporary relevance.
Keywords	Keywords: Guru Kirtan, Kamalabari Sattra, Neo-Vaishnavism, Sattriya tradition, Assamese performing arts, Sankardeva.
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-05
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.65591
Short DOI	https://doi.org/

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