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darshan

n. (context Hinduism Buddhism English) hierophany, theophany; being in the presence of the divine or holy (as a person or object).

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Darshan (actor)

Darshan Thoogudeepa (born 16 February 1977), mononymously addressed as Darshan, is an Indian film actor, producer and distributor who works predominantly in the Kannada film industry. He is the son of veteran Kannada actor Thoogudeepa Srinivas. Darshan initially worked in trivial roles in few films and television shows, later made his debut in a lead role in 2001 film, Majestic, and has since then starred in many commercial and critical hit films such as Kariya (2003), Namma Preethiya Ramu (2003), Kalasipalya (2005), Gaja (2008), Saarathi (2011), Chingari (2012) Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (2012), Bulbul (2013) and Ambareesha (2014).

After working behind the camera as an assistant cameraman and in small roles, he received his break in 2001 super-hit Majestic which marked the beginning of his successful career. After earning stability and fame in his acting career he forayed into film production and distribution. He established his own production house "Thoogudeepa productions" in 2006, which has since been a successful commercial venture. Its first production was Jothe Jotheyali with Darshan in a special appearance. Because of his consistent performance at box office, he is considered one of the most dependable and commercially successful star in Kannada Cinema. An avid animal lover, he is well known for his strong passion for pets, wild animals and owns a private stud in his farmhouse in the far east of Mysuru city.

Darshan

Darshan may refer to:

  • Darśana, a Sanskrit term used for "visions of the divine" in Hinduism
  • Darshanas, a term for Hindu philosophy

Darshan may also refer to:

Darshan (The Road To Graceland)

Darshan (The Road to Graceland) is the second of three collaborative productions of David Sylvian and Robert Fripp. Actually it is a remix album since the first two tracks are remixes of the original song "Darshan" from their first album The First Day. The original version, written by David Sylvian, Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn and David Bottrill, is reissued here as final track. The first track is a remix by The Grid, the second track -called "Darshana"- is a “reconstruction” by The Future Sound of London. It was released on 6 December 1993 as EP and CD Single on Virgin Records (SYLCD1 and VJCP 20013 in Japan).

Darshan (politician)

Darshan Punshi is a Pakistani politician, and parliamentarian, afflilated with Pakistan Muslim League (N). He was elected a member of national assembly on a on reserved seats for minorities in Pakistani general election, 2013.

Darshan (band)

Darshan is an American Jewish alternative hip hop group from Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 2008 at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, the group is composed primarily of rapper Eden " Eprhyme" Pearlstein and singer/songwriter Sam " Shir Yaakov" Feinstein-Feit. Their debut album, Deeper and Higher, was released in 2015.

Darshan (film)

Darshan is a 2004 Kannada surprise- thriller film starring Darshan and Navaneeth in leading roles, along with a supporting cast of Srujan Lokesh, Srinath, and Chithra Shenoy.

Darshan (video gamer)

Darshan Upadhyaya, known simply as Darshan and previously ZionSpartan is an Canadian-born American professional League of Legends player who is currently the top laner for Counter Logic Gaming of the North American League of Legends Championship Series (NA LCS). Darshan won the 2016 North American League of Legends Championship Series Spring Split with CLG.

He is from Poway, California.

Usage examples of "darshan".

The darshan was in attendance, and other members of our little congregation, and of course I was there, weeping and trying to weep with quiet dignity.

Petark to wine, and here is Darshan the Dread, who filled the Chasm of Narfell with diamonds, and here is Baldemar the Brilliant, who.

A few years ago I went for darshan at the home of a woman saint outside Bombay known to her followers simply as Mother.

I see him all the time at the temple coming for darshan and performing puja.

R had made up his mind that he would wait for the Darshan and die afterwards.

Masses without priests or consecrated Communion hosts, darshans without murtis, and pujas with turtle meat for prasad, acts of devotion to Allah not knowing where Mecca was and getting my Arabic wrong.