bhajan

American  

[buhj-uhn] / ˈbʌdʒ ən /

noun

Hinduism.

1. a religious song of praise.

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bhajan British  

/ ˈbʌdʒən /

noun

1. Hinduism Sikhism the singing of devotional songs and hymns

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Etymology

Origin of bhajan

Borrowed into English from Sanskrit around 1910–15

Example Sentences

A photo in his shop shows maestros Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma and Bhajan Sopori performing with his instruments.

From BBC

Bhajan Sopori, who has Kashmiri roots, "deepened its tonal range and infused it with Sufi expression", adds Mr Mir, helping cement the santoor's place in Indian classical music.

From BBC

Fourteen women’s groups in Rajasthan have written a letter to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal asking him to ensure the government challenges the order in the high court and also makes all attempts to prevent glorification of sati.

From BBC

Luton fan Bhajan admitted he did not know about the campaign to change the song lyrics to yellow but said it “made sense” considering the Watford rivalry.

From BBC

Sinclair is developing a series about the spiritual leader Ram Dass while Rubin is producing a docuseries about Yogi Bhajan.

From Los Angeles Times