The sacred complex of Billeswar Devalaya (study)
by Rajesh Kakati | 2019 | 72,486 words
This essay studies the sacred complex of Billeswar Devalaya by exploring the historical, cultural, and religious significance of this ancient shrine in Assam (northeastern India). It emphasizes how this temple, also known as Billbeshwar Devaloy, functions as a focal point of faith and tradition for the surrounding communities. The research further ...
Part 3.3 - The performance of Parhang
[Full title: Performing Arts under the auspices of the Devalaya (3) Parhang]
Parhang is a colloquial term for Prasanga, which is usually used in the Kirtan Gharas. It is a type of performing art where devotees take parts and sit in front of the Guru Asanas, and perform Prayers (Nam-Kirtan), which is also called Naam Prasanga.
Devotees recite names�
â€�Krishna ram, Krishna ram, jai jai ram, jai jai ram, ram hari, hari ramâ€�.&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Afterwards, the devotees sing two patals (chapter) from Namghoxa (Namchanda and Saranchanda) and two ghoxas (verses) from the Kirtan-Ghoxa.