Darshan
दर्शन
DAR-shun
Darshan (दर्शन) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a spiritual viewing or sight of a deity or revered person. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer DARSHAN (7).
Meaning & usage
Darshan refers to the act of seeing and being seen by a deity or a holy person in Hinduism and other Indian religions. It is considered a significant spiritual experience, where devotees seek blessings and connection through the visual encounter. The term is derived from the Sanskrit word 'darśana', meaning 'sight' or 'vision'.
In a sentence
Many pilgrims travel to temples to experience darshan of the deity.
Darshan as a crossword answer
Darshan is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A spiritual viewing or sight of a deity or revered person” (7)
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