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Sufi shrine of the saint Nizamuddin Auliya in Nizamuddin West, known for its qawwali after sunset prayers, which draws the biggest crowds on Thursday nights.
The dargah holds the tomb of the 14th-century Chishti saint Nizamuddin Auliya and is reached through narrow lanes lined with stalls selling flowers, chadars and food. His disciple, the poet Amir Khusro, is buried at the entrance, as is Shah Jahan's daughter Jahanara. A stepwell commissioned by the saint and completed in 1321 survives at the back. Qawwali is sung after the Maghrib (sunset) prayer, and the Thursday session is the most popular.
Highlights
- Tomb of Nizamuddin Auliya
- Tomb of Amir Khusro
- Grave of Jahanara Begum
- Baoli (stepwell, 1321)
- Thursday qawwali
Tips
- Expect pressure from vendors selling rose baskets and chadars
- Silence your phone during qawwali
- Sufi Basant on Basant Panchami, when devotees wear yellow
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