Festivals of Shahjahanabad

Kathika is delighted to host a special edition of Baithak Pe Charcha with celebrated author and historian Rana Safvi, as she takes audiences on a captivating journey through the vibrant festivals and seasonal traditions of Shahjahanabad. Set against the intimate, heritage-rich backdrop of Kathika’s Haveli, this interactive baithak, "Festivals of Shahjahanabad: Revisiting Phool Walon Ki Sair and Other Seasonal Celebrations," will rediscover the shared cultural heritage that once defined the heart of Old Delhi.Through fascinating anecdotes, historical accounts and personal reflections, eminent historian Rana Safvi will revisit the story of Phool Walon Ki Sair and other cherished seasonal celebrations that brought together communities across faiths and traditions. Audiences will gain a deeper understanding of how these festivals shaped the social and cultural life of Shahjahanabad, preserving its spirit of harmony, celebration, and collective memory. This promises to be an enriching evening of storytelling, history, and conversation that brings the city's living heritage vividly to life.