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vandaan

Vandaan is a linguistic term used in Sanskrit-derived languages to denote an offering, homage, or gift. In transliteration, it is related to vaṇdāna, a Sanskrit noun describing acts of reverence and presenting gifts to a deity, guru, or respected person. The sense of vandaan can encompass both the act of giving and the social gesture of showing respect, often within a devotional or ceremonial setting.

In Hindu religious practice, vandaan commonly refers to the act of worship or oblation performed during puja,

In contemporary usage, vandaan appears in Hindi and related languages as a general term for a gift

See also Vandana, Vaṇdāna.

as
well
as
to
the
offerings—such
as
flowers,
fruits,
or
sacred
items—presented
to
the
divine.
The
concept
is
closely
linked
to
vandanā
(vandana),
which
emphasizes
bowing,
salutations,
and
devotional
homage.
Classical
Sanskrit
scriptures
and
later
devotional
literature
employ
vandānā
concepts
to
describe
rites,
prayers,
and
acts
of
reverence.
or
tribute,
and
as
part
of
expressions
that
convey
respect
or
deference
toward
a
person
of
status,
a
deity,
or
a
guru.
It
also
features
in
poetic
and
ceremonial
formulas
that
describe
offerings
and
acts
of
homage.