Abhang (‘unbroken') is a Sanskrit word that means ‘unbroken.
- The Varkari Panth, a religious group based on the worship of the Hindu deity Vithoba, is known for its saint-poets who utilize this poetic style.
- Each abhang is typically made up of four lines that rhyme in the abbc pattern.
- Although each abhang is a full poem in and of itself, they are often linked together in groups to form a larger narrative poem (in which each abhang serves as a separate section) or a collection of poems dedicated to a similar subject.
- Because of its flexibility, it has become one of the most popular poetry forms in Marathi, much as the doha form is in medieval and contemporary Hindi.
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