The World Sufi Festival in India is an annual international event that brings together Sufi musicians and dancers worldwide. The festival aims to promote peace, love, harmony, and spirituality. It also aims to eradicate superstitions and misconceptions about Sufism through art forms like music and dance. The World Sufi Spirit Festival is a music festival held in India. It’s held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, known for its blue city and the beautiful Mehrangarh Fort. The government of Rajasthan started the festival as a way to promote tourism, but it has become much more than that.
About Sufism
Sufism is a mystical tradition within Islam. It focuses on the personal spiritual development of its adherents through meditation, contemplation, and self-discipline. By focusing on the individual’s inner life, Sufism places less emphasis on rituals and traditional observances of Islamic law (Sharia). Sufi practices help followers attain a direct, personal relationship with God. However, unlike other religions’ mystical traditions, Sufi masters place very little emphasis on asceticism or withdrawal from society in favor of solitary meditation. Instead, they emphasize serving others and living an active life within society. Sufism’s history can trace over 1,000 years to when it first emerged as an Islam-based movement within Sunni Islam. Today many different branches within Sufism range from moderate forms that have many similarities with mainstream Sunni practice to more extreme forms that have deviated significantly from Islamic orthodoxy.
The World Sufi Spirit Festival Attractions
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Opening ceremony with Kalbelia
The opening ceremony of Jodhpur music festival is a cultural extravaganza like no other. The Rajasthani folk dancers, Kalbelia, are the event’s highlight and will be performing on all days of the festival. The royal procession that follows who will present Kalbelia dancers at the entrance of Mehrangarh Fort. The procession then continues to the venue of Jodhpur Riff.
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Rajasthani Artists
The artists of Rajasthan have performing for centuries. Their performances passed down the generations from one family member to another, which has kept their traditions alive. They perform at weddings, festivals, and other special occasions. The artists usually dress in traditional costumes and wear colorful turbans on their heads.
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Musicians and Vocalists
Many talented musicians and vocalists perform during this event. They sing melodious songs related to Rajasthani culture and traditions. The crowd enjoys their performance as well as their unique style of singing.
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Food Stalls
There are many food stalls where you can eat delicious food like Rajasthani delicacies or enjoy the street food while watching the performances simultaneously.
- Gift Shops
There are many gift shops where you can buy handicraft items made by local artisans or other souvenirs related to the Sufi Festival, such as T-shirts or caps with their logo on them, which will surely make a great addition to your collection of Indian tourist souvenirs when you return home after this trip!
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