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Chief Khalsa Diwan Kirtan Darbar in Amritsar Features Gurbani with String Instrument Melodies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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At the Chief Khalsa Diwan's Kirtan Darbar in Amritsar, the sacred verses of Gurbani were accompanied by the resonant tones of string instruments, creating a unique devotional experience.
The Chief Khalsa Diwan in Amritsar hosted a Kirtan Darbar that blended traditional Sikh devotional singing with the melodic accompaniment of string instruments.
Devotees gathered at the Diwan’s main hall to listen as the Gurbani was rendered with the soothing sounds of sitar, sarod and other stringed instruments, a combination rarely seen in conventional Kirtan settings.
The event, organized by the Diwan’s cultural committee, aimed to create a fresh, immersive spiritual atmosphere for attendees of all ages.
While the focus remained on the sacred hymns, the addition of string instruments added a contemporary layer, drawing praise from both the congregation and the musicians involved.
Devotees gathered at the Diwan’s main hall to listen as the Gurbani was rendered with the soothing sounds of sitar, sarod and other stringed instruments, a combination rarely seen in conventional Kirtan settings.
The event, organized by the Diwan’s cultural committee, aimed to create a fresh, immersive spiritual atmosphere for attendees of all ages.
While the focus remained on the sacred hymns, the addition of string instruments added a contemporary layer, drawing praise from both the congregation and the musicians involved.