Mousmi ChouhanNew Delhi, Jan. 23 -- The celebration of Basant Panchami at the Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya dargah in Delhi is among the most striking, as it marks the arrival of spring across northern and western India and the retreat of winter. Celebrated on the fifth day of Magha, the festival blends spirituality, learning, music, and community traditions, reflecting the seasonal and cultural rhythms of life.
Basant is more than a festival; it is a living tradition at the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, shaped by the legendary poet Amir Khusrau, the beloved disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya. But what is the story that turned spring into a sacred offering at this revered dargah?The story traces its roots to the centuries between the 12th and 14th, when...