TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

darshan

dur-SHUN

Definition

The act of seeing or being in the presence of a deity, sacred object, or holy person, often regarded as a form of auspicious visual communion.

Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'darśana', meaning 'sight', 'seeing', or 'vision', the term originates from the root 'dṛś', which relates to seeing or perceiving.

In the news

The article uses the term 'e-darshan' to describe a virtual version of this practice, where technology allows users to participate in remote worship.

Nepal’s faith is finding a new interface

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The Kathmandu Post

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