Hymn facts for kids

A hymn is a special religious song. People sing hymns to show their worship and praise to a god or spiritual power. These songs are often part of religious services, like those held in churches. Collections of hymns are usually found in books called hymnals.

In Hinduism, a hymn is often called a shloka.

What is a Hymn?

Hymns are often accompanied by organ music

Hymns are ancient songs that have been used for thousands of years. They are sung in many different religions around the world. In Christianity, hymns are a very important part of church services. They help people express their faith and connect with their beliefs.

Hymns in Hinduism

In Hinduism, a hymn is often called a shloka. The Rigveda is one of the oldest sacred texts in Hinduism. It contains many hymns, or shlokas, that praise different gods and goddesses. These ancient songs are still important today.

Images for kids

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  Arvid Liljelund [de; fi; sv]'s Man Singing Hymn (1884) shows a person singing a hymn.

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  In Christianity, church congregations often sing hymns together as part of their worship (Pictured: worshippers at Uffington Parish Church in England, 1944).

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  This Sanskrit manuscript page from the "Vivaha sukta" Rigveda is dated 1500–1200 BCE. It shows ancient hymns.

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In Spanish: Himno para niños