…Sufi music from medieval times strikes a chord in contemporary Delhi

The Mehfil-e-Zikr held at Kamani Auditorium recently was a spiritual odyssey of sorts in which seven dervishes from Turkey performed at this two hour long show, along with Indian Guru Anandmurti Gurumaa.

The event began with recitation of Aayats from the Quran and Gurumaa explaining the nuances of Zikr. The dervishes performed Zikr (a type of chanting), with a unique breathing technique and fast-whirling dance. One of the members of the troupe, dressed in a flowing white skirt pirouetted for over eight minutes to the soulful music and rhythmic beats. Interpersed with mesmerizing notes of the Flute, the audience chanted along with the dervishes…