Abhang

Abhangs, bhajans, Marathi bhajans, Vitthala

Abhangs (Bhajans meaning in tamil) is a form of devotional poetry in Marathi sung in praise of the Hindu god Vitthala, also known as Vithoba.the devotional songs known as Bhajans focus on the inward journey. Abhangs are more exuberant expressions of the communitarian experience. Abhanga is considered a form of the ovi. Abhangs are sung during pilgrimage to the temples of Pandharpur, by the devotees. Marathi bhajans start with the naman'' (invocation of god), followed by the Roopancha Abhang (Portraying the physical beauty of god by personifying in the human form) and towards the end bhajans giving spiritual and ethical messages are sung.