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1 Urdu ash'ar / shaayari (shers, couplets) containing the word:

dahka: heated, reddish glow

1 / 1: dahka

roshan jamaal-e-yaar se hai anjuman tamaam

dahka hua hai aatish-e-gul se

chaman tamaam

the entire gathering was aglow

with the beauty of my beloved

just like the whole garden was ablaze

by the fire of the flower

Hasrat Mohani (6)

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light, beauty, elegance

yaar (19)

friend, beloved

gathering, assembly

entire, all, whole

heated, reddish glow

fire

gul (19)

flower

garden

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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