An epithet for god, lord, blessed one in Hinduism and Buddhism
Also known as Bhagwan · Bhagvan · bhagavat · bhagavā · bhagavant
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The word Bhagavan, also spelt as Bhagwan, is an epithet within Indian religions used to denote figures of religious worship. In Hinduism it is used to signify a deity or an avatar, particularly for Krishna and Vishnu in Vaishnavism, Shiva in Shaivism and Durga or Adi Shakti in Shaktism. In Jainism the term refers to the Tirthankaras, and in Buddhism to the Buddha.