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Dhun

धुन

dhun

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Definition

A simple, endlessly repeatable devotional melody carrying a divine name — "Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram" is the most famous. Sitting between bhajan and kirtan, the dhun asks nothing of the singer but repetition: no verses to learn, just the Name riding a tune anyone can join.

Pronunciation

DHOON

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