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Charanas

चारण
Also known as: Cāraṇa, Celestial Bards, Wandering Singers

About

Celestial bards and wandering singers who praise the deeds of gods and heroes. Often associated with the Gandharvas. Known for their skill in poetry and music. Represent the tradition of oral praise and storytelling.

Attributes

BardsSingersPoetryPraiseStorytelling

Symbols

Musical instrumentsVeenaFlute

Scriptures

PuranasMahabharata

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India (mythological recognition)

Iconography

Depicted as musicians and poets, often with veena or other instruments.