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Why to visit Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah
The Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is a mausoleum and shrine in Delhi that is devoted to the revered Muslim Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Chisti. This place is thought to preserve Delhi's historical roots, to which every visitor must pay respect.
Highlights of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah:
- The dargah also houses the tombs of Shah Jahan, Jahan Ara Begum, and Amir Khusrau in addition to being the mausoleum of the illustrious Saint Nizamuddin Auliya. A large wooden door has to be passed through in order to reach Amir's grave.
- A line of people regularly visit the Nizamuddin Dargah, as it is known. This shrine is frequented not only by Muslims but also by Christians, Hindus, and members of other religions.
- As a sign of their faith that their prayers would be heard and answered on this holy site, devotees tie sacred scarlet threads on the grills. When entering the tomb or shrine, devotees offer the saint rose petals and incense sticks as a sign of respect. The tomb or shrine is a sight to behold because it is covered in fragrant green fabric.
Architecture of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah:
- The Dargah's design includes of passageways that encircle a single square chamber. An archway aperture is used for the decorating.
- Nizamuddin Dargah Delhi's dome is made of white marble with black marble stripes running through it.
- Its lotus crest serves as the Dargah's heart beat. Persian dates are carved on the Dargah's sandstone walls.
Special feature of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah:
- The most striking Qawalli performances by renowned performers take place here on Thursday evenings. The vocalists start a divine invocation of the Gods while seated on the ground with their instruments and other singers.
- You are carried to a completely different plane by the melodic music that reverberates throughout the entire complex. They are surrounded by large crowds of people who are transfixed by the sounds and instruments.
- Attend the Qawalli session if you ever find yourself at this location; it will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Entrance fee and timings at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah:
- Dargah Nizamuddin Visitations are permitted between the hours of 5:00 AM and 10:30 PM.
- On Thursdays, qawwali at Nizamuddin Dargah is performed from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
- The Dargah is open to visitors for free.
