Aṣṭachāp

Aṣṭachāp was a term used to refer to a group of 8 devoutly poets established by Vallabhacharya and his son Vitthalnath, who sing different prayers and kirtans in praise of Lord Krishna.[1] It was established in 1565 AD.[2]

References

  1. ↑ हिंदी साहित्य का दूसरा इतिहास, Dr. Bachchan Singh, Radhakrishna Prakashan, Delhi, 2002, pg 128, ISBN 817119785X
  2. ↑ हिन्दी साहि्त्य का इतिहास, Editor Dr. Nagendra, National Publishing House, New Delhi, Second Edition 1976, page 217
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