
SPIRITUAL CULTURE

Delhi's spiritual landscape is marked by an inclusive and harmonious coexistence of various faiths, making it a unique and vibrant spiritual hub. As the seat of several dynasties, the confluence of different rulers and communities over centuries has created a unique spiritual mosaic in the city. Dotted with temples, gurudwaras, mosques, churches, sufi shrines, aashrams, monasteries, synagogues, Delhi is also home to many modern spiritual movements. Observing with equal fervour the festivals, rites and rituals of many faiths, it witnesses popular devotional events like jalsa/ juloos and yatras (processions and pilgrimages), kirtans and jagrans (spiritual soirees), bhajans and kathas (devotional stories and songs), bhandaras and langars (community kitchens) and many more. Borne out of this spiritual matrix, the festivals, rituals, art, social communities, education, identity, and ethics, profoundly influence and define Delhi's cultural life. Discover on this page the monumental, architectural, social as well as political landscape produced by Delhi's spiritual culture.


Contents
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Delhi Population by religion: https://www.findeasy.in/delhi-population-by-religion/#google_vignette
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