Abhang
अभंगMarathiSay it: a · bhaṅ · ga
- bh, dh, gh… — the consonant with a breath of air after it
A Marathi devotional song to Vitthala, sometimes danced
RepertoireBharatanatyam
Meaning
An abhang is a Marathi devotional song in praise of Vitthala of Pandharpur, by poet-saints such as Tukaram, Namdev and Eknath. Through the bhajana tradition abhangs reached South India, and dancers sometimes close a recital with one.
Also written: abhanga, abhangam, abhangs