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Namdev (Deified)

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Also known as: Nāmdev, Varkari Saint, Bhajan Poet

About

A revered saint of the Varkari tradition in Maharashtra. Known for his devotional abhangas (hymns) to Vitthala. One of the earliest Varkari saints. Deified by his followers. Represents devotion, simplicity, and the power of bhajan.

Attributes

DevotionAbhangasVarkari traditionBhajan

Symbols

AbhangasPandharpurVitthala

Associated Mantras

Namdev Abhangas
Om Nāmdeva Namaḥ

Festivals

Pandharpur WariNamdev Jayanti

Scriptures

Namdev GathaAbhangas

Regions Worshipped

MaharashtraVarkari tradition

Iconography

Depicted as a simple man with a tambura (musical instrument). Devotional, joyful expression.