CultureAugust 22, 2026
kartals
kar-TALZ
Definition
Small, handheld metal cymbals used in Indian devotional music and religious practice to keep time.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kartala', which is a compound of 'kara' (hand) and 'tala' (rhythm or beat).
In the news
The article mentions a framed pair of kartals as a symbolic item associated with the movement's founder, highlighting their importance in the tradition's musical worship.
The Stoke-on-Trent Hare Krishna centre delivering meals every week to those in need
Read the full article ↗The Sentinel