SUFINAMA IN DELHI

World Sufi Music Festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau makes a glorious return to Delhi for its 25th edition. Curated by filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, it brings Sufi crossovers between dancers, singers, and poets across the nation.

- PRIYAMVADA RANA

In the fast-paced world of today, humans are making nearly thousands of decisions in a single day, leaving little room for rest. As finding moments of peace and happiness has become like chasing shadows, some are turning to the wisdom of Sufism to reconnect with themselves. For PR professional Shreya Pathak, her Spotify playlist of Sufi songs is a way to switch off from the world. "On days when my mind feels blocked, unable to think about what's next, I turn to my favourite songs like 'Arziyan' from the film Delhi-6 or the soulful melodies of A.R. Rahman and Kailash Kher. I've named my playlist Inner Peace because, in the end, the peace within is what truly reflects outward." Account director Shivangi Malhotra, listens to 'Khwaja Mere Khwaja' or 'Kun Faya Kun' to feel that "immediate" sense of calm in unnerving situations.