Abhang is a Marathi poetic meter.

It is used in devotional poetry and songs.

These songs are also known as Abhangs.

Two meters are prominent in devotional poetry - Abhang, and Ovi.

Both Abhang and Ovi have their roots in the Prakrita meter Shatpadi.

In Abhang, tala is very important.

Abhang is very effective in conveying spiritual thoughts.

Abhang is particularly very popular among the devotees of Vitthal of Pandharpur.

Saints Sopana, Gora Kumbha, Savata Mali, Kanhoba, Niloba, Cokhamela, Namdev, Tukaram, Muktabai, Janabai, Kanhopatra, and Bahinabai have composed Abhangs.

Knowledge Bank

What happens when Brahma sleeps?

The universe exists only as long as Brahma is awake. It dissolves back into Brahman when Brahma sleeps.

What was the curse of Shakuntala?

Dushyanta had secretly married Shakuntala and returned to the palace. He had promised to take her later. Once, Maharshi Durvasa visited. At that time, Shakuntala was lost in the thoughts of Dushyanta. She did not notice the Maharshi's arrival. Durvasa was offended. He cursed that whoever she was thinking about would forget her.