Hazrat Amir Khusrau – poet, musician, mystic – was the most beloved disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. Born in 1238 CE, he became one of the most celebrated figures in the history of South Asian culture and Sufi tradition.
Khusrau’s devotion to his master was absolute. His verses, overflowing with longing and love, defined the very language of Sufi poetry in India. His resting place lies just steps from his beloved Pir – a sacred geography of devotion that pilgrims continue to honour to this day.
He is credited with giving Qawwali its form, and his compositions in Persian, Urdu, Braj Bhasha, and Hindi transcend language, touching the eternal.
The devotional music that carries
the soul toward the Divine
Persian, Urdu, Hindi, Braj
Bhasha & Sanskrit
Credited with shaping classical
Hindustani music
The Parrot of India —
for his poetic brilliance
Within the same complex, is visited by millions as an eternal site of love
Inspiring centuries of music,
poetry, and devotion.
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Sama is the Sufi practice of devotional listening — where music becomes a vehicle for the soul’s ascent toward the Divine. Every Thursday evening, the Dargah reverberates with the ancient sounds of Qawwali, drawing devotees and seekers from across the world.
Qawwali has been sung at this Dargah continuously for 700+ years. Each performance is an offering of the heart — a prayer set to music.
The weekly Sama gathering after Maghrib prayer is one of the most spiritually charged events in Delhi. All are welcome, regardless of faith.
During the annual Urs of Hazrat Nizamuddin and Hazrat Amir Khusrau, Qawwali fills the night in an unbroken wave of devotion for days.
Offering at the Dargah is a deeply personal act of love and gratitude. Pilgrims bring flowers, chadar, incense, and sweetmeats as an expression of their devotion to the saint.
The tradition of making mannat (vow) and offering nazar (tribute) connects millions of devotees to the blessings and spiritual intercession of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.
New Delhi — 110013
After Maghrib prayer every week except thusrday
5pm to 10pm
All donations support the Langar, maintenance of the Dargah, and welfare of the community.
