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Mirabai continues to be honored as a living presence in devotional life, especially through the constant singing of her bhajans in temples, satsangs, and homes. Her songs form a vital part of the liturgy in many Krishna-bhakti and Vaishnava communities, where they are sung in regular kirtans and during major festivals such as those dedicated to Krishna. Sites associated with her life, particularly in Rajasthan and in places like Vrindavan and Dwarka, draw pilgrims who seek to connect with the intensity of her devotion. Temples and shrines that feature her image or are dedicated to her serve as focal points for annual observances, including fairs, processions, and special devotional gatherings in her memory. Her legacy also permeates the arts, where her poetry and persona are woven into classical and folk music, dance, theater, and cinema. Meera bhajans are a staple of concert repertoires in both Hindustani and Carnatic traditions, and her life story is frequently interpreted through classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Kathak, as well as through regional folk performances. Numerous films, plays, and literary works retell her story, emphasizing her fearless devotion and her challenge to restrictive social norms, thereby keeping her image vivid in the cultural imagination. Government and cultural institutions further reinforce this presence by hosting programs and festivals that celebrate her contributions to devotional literature and music. In academic and educational contexts, Mirabai is studied as a central figure of the Bhakti movement and as a pioneering female devotional poet. Her verses appear in literature curricula, and scholars continue to analyze her poetry, theology, and social stance, treating her as both a religious exemplar and a voice of resistance to oppressive customs. This scholarly attention ensures that her work is not only recited in temples but also critically engaged in classrooms and research, allowing her devotional vision to be examined from multiple perspectives. Public memory honors her through statues, memorials, and institutions that bear her name, including cultural centers, schools, and awards for devotional music and literature. Such commemorations present her as a symbol of pure love for God, inner freedom, and moral courage. Spiritual communities and contemporary seekers often look to her as a model of total surrender to the divine and of direct, personal relationship with God that transcends social boundaries. In this way, Mirabai is not merely remembered as a historical saint but continues to function as an enduring spiritual