Ghazal A ghazal is a form of poetry that originated in Arabic and Persian literature, and has since been adopted by various languages around the world, including Marathi. In Marathi, ghazals have been a popular form of poetry for centuries, and have been written by many renowned poets. They are typically characterized by their use of rhyming couplets, and a specific metrical pattern. The ghazal in Marathi typically consists of five to fifteen couplets, with each line having an average of eight to ten syllables. The themes of Marathi ghazals are varied, and can range from love and loss, to politics and social issues. Many ghazals also deal with the theme of longing, and the longing for the beloved or for a lost time. They often use imagery and symbolism to convey their message. Marathi ghazals have been written by many famous poets such as Vinda Karandikar, Kusumagraj and P.L Deshpande. Vinda Karandikar was one of the most prominent ghazal poets in Marathi, and his ghazals are kno...