The idea of celebrating Basant Panchami at the tomb of the Sufi, Nizamuddin Auliya, may seem out of place. It is, nonetheless, an annual event that marks the beginning of spring, upliftment, health and rejuvenation, as well as the essence of the syncretic culture that India has long stood for.
Basant Panchami, the festival that marks the onset of spring, and Nizamuddin, the historic neighbourhood in Delhi, intertwine in a captivating narrative that spans centuries. The tradition of celebrating Basant Panchami at the shrine has been going on since the 12th century. This year, the historic celebration of Basant Panchami at Nizamuddin Dargah falls on February 14.