Object of the week: A rare photo of Dal Lake in the 1800s
On the banks of the Dal Lake with a physician-turned-photographer-turned-mountaineer
Sufi
‘The Sufi Mind: A flight of Curiosity and Love’ by Moin Mir
Moin Mir eloquently outlines for us the pillars or central tenets of Sufism
Stepping into the underground splendour of Delhi’s baolis
Marvels of Medieval architecture, conservation and urban planning, baolis or stepwells have played an important role in defining the culture of Delhi
Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi
This is the image of a shrine built over the tomb of revered Sufi saint, Nizamuddin Auliya, who died in 1325. The tomb, which remains an important destination for pilgrims to this day, has undergone restoration several times. The current structure is based on the building that was built during Akbar’s reign in 1562 but… Read more »
Phool Walo’n ki Sair, or Sair e Gul Farosha’n – A Quaint Festival of Flower-Sellers In Delhi
Nothing epitomizes the multicultural flavour of Delhi as this annual festival held with much pomp and show after the monsoons
The Forgotten Cities of Delhi by Rana Safvi
Come on a magical tour of ancient, medieval and modern Delhi
Forgotten saint
Sarmad Kashani is one of the most enigmatic figures ever to be buried in the city of Delhi