Immerse yourself in an episode that uncovers the intricate relationship between art, history, and spirituality in Delhi through the passionate voice of Sabah Aluva, a celebrated calligrapher, teacher, and author. This podcast episode goes far beyond the surface, pulling you into a world where words become art and history breathes through stone, inscription, and myth.
Discover the secrets behind Islamic calligraphy its evolution under the Mughal emperors, where Persian and Indian influences melded to create breathtaking scripts that adorn royal coins, grand mosques, and world-famous monuments. Learn how gold leaf and exquisite color transformed words into visual masterpieces reflecting divine reverence and royal prestige, and how inscriptions on Delhi’s monuments served not just as records but as living testaments to a civilization’s creativity.
The discussion journeys through the stories written on coins, the symbolism in gardens and architecture, and the profound purpose behind Delhi’s ancient stepwells (baolis), caravan serais, and madrassas key elements that supported travelers, scholars, and spiritual seekers alike. Unravel the pivotal role Sufis played in shaping Delhi’s tolerant and harmonious character, and how their khanqahs and dargahs became touchstones of spiritual and communal life, contrasting with the more rigid orthodoxy of their era.
Go deeper with little-known legends and etymologies behind Delhi’s neighborhoods where a Sufi saint’s miracle could rename a whole district, and the bloody tales of conquest still echo in fortress stones. Each place name and monument reveals layers of story, faith, and artistry, brought to life by Sabah’s expertise in epigraphy, Arabic penmanship, and Mughal-era heritage.Perfect for those enthralled by the worlds of Calligraphy, Delhi History, IslamicArt, Sufism, and Cultural Heritage, this conversation is a living museum a space where every question draws you further into the web of symbols, traditions, and poetic stories that define India’s grand capital.
Subscribe and step into heritage: Experience Delhi’s past and present as never before through art, spirituality, architectural marvels, and captivating untold tales.
Team Uppu:
Host: Saeed Hafiz
Guest: Sabah Aluva
Videography: Hadi
Post- Production: Yasar, Ameen, Althaf SS, Rayyan Hafiz, Anvar Asgar Ali, Hadi Alfain, Nuzha Hanan
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(00:00) - highlights
(00:38) - intro
(04:38) - inscriptions, calligraphy, art
(20:15) - coins
(27:04) - motives
(30:04) - gardens and surroundings
(33:30) - symbols of islam
(39:01) - Caravan sarae
(41:44) - importance of Sufis
(48:05) - baolis
(50:27) - Madrassas
(55:18) - stories behind the names of places
(01:00:27) - dilli history
(01:24:35) - Gazals
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