Sufiyana Sham aur Shayari : Poetry, History and Sufi Tasawwuf

In an age where mighty emperors waged wars for glory and power there rose to prominence another set of leaders who sought to conquer the heart of people. Their doors were always open for people of all castes and creeds from the emperor to the slaves the poets and fakirs. And even today almost 800 years since they first set foot in Hindustan the Sufi saints continues to hold a special place in our spiritual and cultural lives.

The khanqas became centres of dialogue debate and exchange of ideas and of music and poetry.

It was in one such Khanqah when a renowned Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya asked his favorite disciple Amir Khusro to write in the language of the masses and rest as they say is history or in this case poetry!

Our next walk at the Dargah-e-Nizamuddin Aulia explores the connections between the city it’s beloved Saint and the many poets of Delhi as we explore the literary journey of this city's lingua franca "Urdu" and those who gave it form as we course through the lives of 'shora' such as Amir Khursau Raheem Jahanara and of course Ghalib who had made Delhi their home and transformed this city into the center of Urdu 'Rekhta & Adab'!!!

Meander with us on streets which once saw the great Saint tread softly yet whose tenets of spiritual healing continue to echo strongly in these alleys and teach us lessons of universal love brotherhood & hope....where the mundane and mystical blend seamlessly as we jostle amidst crowds who sell kaftans & kebabs flowers & fragrances masalas & mithaais…

Where the 'Rekhta' (Shayari/Poetry) & Sufiyana music still resonates gently....mesmerising people with its uplifting tunes and where we share hazaar stories as you discover some spectacular monuments from a bygone era!!

A must-do for Dilli history buffs and ‘shayari ke shauqeen’ those who want to know more about Sufism and the lovers of visual/photography experiences. The Heritage & Culture Walk will be conducted in a mix of Urdu/Hindi and English.

DAY/DATE: Saturday 9 July 2022 6 PM – 9 PM

CHARGES: Rs.550/person

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ESSENTIALS TO WEAR & CARRY:

1- All participants should carry something to cover their heads so be it dupattas scarves handkerchiefs etc for the entry to Dargah.

2- Dress conservatively to respect religious sentiments of the people in the area.

3- Our city is choking on plastic waste so we hope you will avoid buying branded bottled water off the streets & instead bring your own bottle of drinking water.

4- Do wear a good pair of easy-to-remove walking shoes or flip-flops.

5- Kindly avoid carrying too many valuable items with you.

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