Situated in Nizamuddin area of Delhi, the tomb of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya is among the popular Sufi mausoleums in the country. Second in popularity only to that of Hazrat Moinuddin Chisti, the mausoleum complex also houses tombs of poet Amir Khusro and Shah Jahan’s daughter and princess consort Jehan Ara Begum. Hazrat Nizamuddin was a famous saint of the Sufi Chishti Order which has a large following in the Indian subcontinent. He was a spiritual successor of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer. His full name was Hazrat Shaikh Khwaja Syed Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya and was honoured with titles like Sultan-ul-Mashaikh, Mehboob-e-Ilahi. Considered fifth amongst the big five of the Chisti order in India, the Auliya was born in 1238 and breathed his last on April 3, 1325.
The mausoleum of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya is visited by thousands of devotees not only by Muslims but also of other faiths. The saint’s followers included prince and the paupers. Many of Delhi’s sultans including Muhammad Tughlaq and Ala-ud-din Khilji were devotees of the Sufi saint. Some of the other structures inside the mausoleum complex are the Jama’at- Khana Masjid, Chini Ka Burj, Mirza Ghalib’s Tomb, Kalan-Masjid, Khan-I-Jahan Tilangani’s Tomb, Ataga Khan’s Tomb, Chaunsath Khamba, Lal-Mahal, Khan-I-Khanan’s Tomb and Barapula.
The saint's tomb, built in 1562 in the center of a courtyard, is topped with an onion-shaped dome. It's also covered with intricate painting and inlay work, best viewed on the carved parapet above the verandas. Men can enter the shrine to pay their respects; women must peer in from outside. The tomb is flanked by a mosque and the graves of other important Muslims, including the great Sufi poet Amir Khusro and Jahanara, a daughter of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Evenings from around 5 to 7, especially Thursday, the saint's male followers often sing in front of the darga and you would best catch a performance. Crowds can be dense, and it's easy to lose your wallet or purse before you notice. Keep money and valuables secured when you're in and around the darga.
Qawwali recitals are held every Thursday after the evening prayers. Twice every year, the festival of 'Urs' is celebrated to commemorate the death anniversaries of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusro.
Location : - The Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah located on Lodhi road 1 KMS away from India Gate.
Tour duration: -
02 – 03 Hours
Timings: - 06:00 AM – 07:00 PM All days of week
- Quick Tips:
- You need to remove your shoes and cover your head before entering the Dargah.
- Females are not allowed to enter the main shrine.
- To attend the qawwali, reach the Dargah by 7:00 pm on Thursday as it gets crowded.
- Relish some lazeez (delicious) kebabs in the market nearby.
Price:
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01 Person Travelling - USD 55 Per Person
- 02 Person Travelling - USD 32 Per Person
- 03 Person Travelling - USD 24 Per Person
- 04 or more Person Travelling - USD 20 Per Person
- Price Includes:
- Pick up from your Hotel in Delhi and drop back to your Hotel in Delhi by air conditioned Toyota car.
- Services of a professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- All Taxes & Service charges.
- Our personal care & attention.
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