The Shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia's Shrine in Delhi is a much revered site for the Muslim pilgrims. This holy shrine of the Sufi saint enunciated a policy of religious tolerance. He forced the Mughal army to retreat with his prayers in1303, making him popular overnight. The construction work of his Shrine started in 1303 and continued and finally was completed in 1562. Urs at Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia's Shrine(Nov-Dec) (Nov-Dec) in Delhi is religious fair observed every year on the death anniversary of Amir Khusrau, the disciple of the sufi saint. Amir Khusrau's Shrine lies in front of his master Nizamuddin Aulia's Shrine. The death anniversaries of both the master and his disciple are celebrated with much pomp and ostentation.
Features:
Urs at Nizamuddin Aulia's Shrine is observed with a lot of pomp and splendor
Quawalis are performed on this occasion
A delicious variety of sweet meat and kebabs are offered.
Season:
The Urs at Nizamuddin Aulia's Shrine is held every year in the month of November-December in the memory of Amir Khusrau.
How to reach Delhi:
By air:
Indira Gandhi International Airport connects Delhi with the major cities of the world. Palam Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the important cities in India.
By rail:
Three important railway stations in Delhi namely Delhi railway Station, Old Delhi railway Station and Hazarat Nizamuddin railway station connects Delhi with important cities in india.
By road:
Inter state bus terminus (ISBT) and Delhi transport corporations make Delhi easily accessible by road.
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