Sanskrit · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Chaiti

चैती

said chai-tee

also written: chaiti

Meaning

A semi-classical folk-song genre sung in the Hindu month of Chaitra (spring), often invoking Rama.

Literally: From Chaitra, the spring month.

Related words

A light classical vocal form expressing romantic and devotional themes.

A folk song of the rainy season.

A semi-classical song-type celebrating the spring festival of Holi and the play of Krishna and the gopis.