For those seeking "Kirtan PDF Marathi" resources for study or practice, several digital archives provide scripts, lyrics, and historical texts:

The tradition is primarily classified into two broad categories, though several sub-types exist:

: Attributed to the sage Narada , this highly structured solo performance is divided into five parts: Naman (prayer), Purvaranga (spiritual lesson), chanting, Katha/Akhyan (supporting story), and a final prayer.