By TCN News
Monday 17th September 2012, at 6.30 pm
at Studio Safdar and May Day Bookstore/Café, Delhi
New Delhi: Muslims have been in India for more than a thousand years and have developed a rich cultural traditions that is unique to India.
A video presentation and talk by filmmaker and researcher Yousuf Saeed planned in New Delhi will explore a few examples of rich festivals, religious rituals and visual iconography followed by Muslims in different parts of India.
The following short documentaries will be screened along with introduction and discussion by the filmmaker:
Basant: 13 mins. This film looks at the unique version of Basant Panchami (spring festival) celebrated by the Sufis and qawwals at the dargah of Nizamuddin Aulia in Delhi.
Sufi Sama: 14 mins. A short history of the evolution of qawwali and Sufi sama in India, especially its links with Hindustani classical music.
Muharram at Amroha: 15 mins. A film that looks at how the rituals and iconography of Muharram ashura have adopted a lot from Hindu rituals, especially at north India’s small town Amroha.
Jannat ki Rail: 7 mins. A short musical video that celebrates the colourful religious poster art produced in India.
Yousuf Saeed, is also the author of the book “Muslim Devotional Art in India” published by Routledge India.
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Studio Safdar and May Day Bookstore and Café
2254/2A Shadi Khampur, New Ranjit Nagar, New Delhi 110008
Both Studio Safdar and May Day are small spaces with limited seating, so best to arrive early.
Metro: Shadipur. Directions: Shadipur metro – Satyam Cinema – cycle ricksha – ‘Biyaasi number’ – May Day board next to DMS booth.
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Phone (only on event days): 011 2570 9456.