1. in Hinduism, the act of seeing or being in the presence of a deity, holy person, or sacred object
Usage: religious term
2. a blessing or spiritual benefit received from seeing a holy person or sacred image
Usage: religious term

Examples

• Pilgrims traveled hundreds of miles to receive darshan at the temple.
• The guru gave darshan to his followers every morning.
• She felt blessed after having darshan of the sacred statue.
• Thousands gathered for darshan during the religious festival.
• The devotees waited patiently in line for darshan.
• Having darshan of the holy man brought her great peace.