Know about Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi's world famous shrine (in pics)

New Delhi: Nizamuddin Dargah is the holy shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya who is counted among the world's most renowned Sufi saints. It is located in the Nizamuddin West area of Delhi. This dargah is among the popular attractions of Delhi. It is visited by thousands of Muslims, Hindus, Christians and people from other religions daily.The tombs of poet Amir Khusro and Mughal princess Jehan Ara Begum are also located within the Nizamuddin Dargah complex, and Inayat Khan's tomb is just around the corner.Watch in pics the famous Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi: Thousands of people belonging to different religions, ethnicities and culture flock every day to seek blessings and offer homage at the ancient shrine of Nizamuddin Aulia. The other important monuments in the Nizamuddin heritage area includes the Jama'at- Khana Masjid, Chini Ka Burj, Mirza Ghalib's Tomb, Kalan-Masjid, Khan-I-Jahan Tilangani's Tomb, Ataga Khan's Tomb, Chaunsath Khamba, Lal-Mahal, Khan-I-Khanan's Tomb and Barapula. The structure consists of a square chamber surrounded by verandahs, which are pierced by arched openings. Hazrat Nizamuddin's tomb has lattice screens called jalis, marble arches and courtyards Devotees tie red threads to screens. Devotees offer prayers, shower rose petals and light incense sticks before the shrines The dargah can be visited any day but every Thursday, special Qawwali programmes are organised here and it is adorned with beautiful lights Many Islamic festivals are celebrated here including Urs and the death anniversary of the Sufi saint, Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusro Syed Muhammad Nizamuddin Auliya was a Sufi saint of the Chisti order in the Indian subcontinent. He stressed love as a means of realising God. For him love of God, implied love of humanity.