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An initiative by- The History Department, Miranda House. Join us to rediscover the history and herit Join us every week on new journeys and new destinations.

We at Raahi, The Heritage Walk Society of Miranda House, strive to explore lesser-known stories about popular heritage sites by travelling new paths, discovering new narratives and presenting the surroundings through a new lens. The walks organized by Raahi revolve around ancient ruins, sprawling bazaars, famous and lesser-known monuments, shrines, temples, food cultures, artforms, popular narrati

ves, myths and all sorts of architectural marvels. Our journey began in 2016 and since then we have expanded from a Delhi based Heritage Walk society to one that has spread its wings across the country. The society is managed by the History Department of Miranda House. The members (Hons students) conduct free, weekly heritage walks. Due to the pandemic, we have been working in the virtual mode, thereby continuing our adventures without any halt. Raahi is home to all wanderers and learners alike, we therefore welcome you home! We await you! https://linktr.ee/raahievents

14/02/2026

Raahi, the Heritage Walk Society of Miranda House, invites you this Sunday for a special Heritage Walk at Qudsia Bagh — a lesser-known yet historically rich late Mughal garden complex hidden within the dense urban fabric of Old Delhi near the historic course of the Yamuna River.

Commissioned in the mid-18th century by Qudsia Begum, mother of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, the garden was conceived as a riverside pleasure retreat in the Mughal tradition of landscaped estates that blended leisure, symbolism, and political authority. Architectural remains and historical records point to pavilions, gateways, and formal garden elements characteristic of Mughal design.

The site suffered extensive damage during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and was later altered under colonial administration. Flooding, urban expansion, and long-term neglect further shaped its present fragmented condition.

Qudsia Bagh is especially significant as an example of female patronage in Mughal India, highlighting the political and cultural influence exercised by royal women. The surviving structures and landscape traces offer valuable insight into late Mughal garden culture and Delhi’s layered built heritage.

Leading us through this heritage walk are Reesha and Diya, from the Department of History.

Date: 15 February 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Qudsia Bagh (Entry Gate), Yamuna Marg
Nearest Metro: Civil Lines (Yellow Line)

Note: Registrations are open for a limited number of participants - the form is in the bio.

Join us this Sunday to look beyond the ruins and reconstruct a forgotten chapter of Mughal Delhi through architecture, landscape, and history.

Credits:
Poster -
Caption and Translation - , Alisha Nagpal

21/01/2026

Khair-ul-Manazil (most auspicious of houses) stands hidden in plain sight on one of Delhi’s main avenues, Mathura Road. As traffic whizzes past and dozens of visitors turn towards the Purana Qila that rises impressively opposite, it remains simultaneously imposing and mysterious, much like its patron, Maham Anga, herself well-known and forgotten in Indian history.

Join Raahi on Saturday, 24 January, as we reflect upon women in medieval Islamic empires, viewing a powerful woman through her matronage.

Time: 8 a.m.
Meeting point: corner of Mathura Road and Sher Shah Road.
Nearest metro station: Supreme Court (Blue Line)

Note:The form is open to History Department students and B.A. Programme students with History (only for Miranda House students).

Registration link in the bio. We have limited slots, kindly register to join us for the walk.
Credits:
Poster : Alisha Nagpal

18/11/2025

As the mid November sun rose over Old Delhi, the Raahis found themselves drawn toward the vast courtyards of Jama Masjid.
Guided by Teena and Disha, what followed was a walk that wandered through every facet of the Masjid’s world—its majestic gateways, sprawling courtyards and intricate calligraphy where centuries of devotion still linger.

Led with intent and curiosity, the walk traced the Masjid’s magnificent architecture, the sweep of Mughal artistry and the lived realities that still breathe within its steps. From the bustling gates of the masjid to the serene prayer halls, every corner carried echoes of an age that shaped Delhi’s cultural and spiritual heart. Our walk leaders brought alive tales of emperors, devotees, markets and the everyday world that has long occupied the Masjid’s presence.

At each pause, conversations bloomed: on the vision of Shah Jahan, the resilience of Old Delhi’s heritage and the ways in which faith, community and history continue to intertwine. The journey culminated in an ascent up one of the towering minarets, a climb that rewarded the Raahis with a breathtaking view of Delhi spread out in every direction. From above, the city felt like a tapestry of old and new, stitched together by the very history that it once constituted.

Credits:
Reel:
Caption: , Mansi Verma.

08/11/2025

Raahi, the Heritage Walk Society of Miranda House, invites you this Sunday for a special Heritage Walk at Jama Masjid, an iconic symbol of Mughal grandeur and spiritual devotion which also embodies the artistic opulence of Mughal architecture.

Built in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is Delhi’s principal mosque and one of the largest in the Indian subcontinent. Jama Masjid is Arabic for “Friday Mosque". But formally, it is known as Masjid-i Jahān Numā, or “the world-reflecting mosque”, and it stands oriented towards the holy city of Mecca.

Strategically located in Chandni Chowk, this Friday Mosque has long served as a vibrant confluence of royal presence, local communities, and later, colonial interventions that sought to reshape its identity. This walk will also revisit the mosque’s role during the 1857 uprising and the British occupation of Masjid, uncovering layers of Delhi’s dynamic social and political past.

Leading us through this heritage walk are Teena and Disha, 3rd-year students from the Department of History.

Date: 9th October 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Meeting Point: Jama Masjid ( Main gate)
Nearest Metro: Jama Masjid (Violet Line)

Credits:
Poster -
Caption - , Mansi Verma

Registration link in bio. Limited slots available.

Join us this Sunday to look beyond the architecture and dive deeper into the living histories that shaped Delhi’s heritage.

01/11/2025

Raahi, The Heritage Walk Society of the Department of History, Miranda House invites you to step into the heart of Shahjahanabad, where poetry lingers in the air and history whispers through narrow lanes.

Our next walk leads us to Ghalib ki Haveli, the 19th-century residence of the celebrated Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib. The haveli stands as a quiet memorial to a man whose verses captured the anguish and beauty of a changing world. Surrounded by Mughal arches, fading frescoes, and the scent of old Delhi, we will explore not just the home of a poet, but the spirit of an era marked by art, loss, and resilience.

The walk will also take us past the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, one of Delhi’s most sacred and historic shrines. Built at the site of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom, the gurudwara stands as a symbol of courage, faith, and sacrifice. Its golden dome and bustling courtyard offer a moment of reflection amid Chandni Chowk’s vibrant chaos, a powerful reminder of Delhi’s layered spiritual heritage.

Join us as we revisit the life, letters, and legacy of Ghalib a poet who gave voice to Delhi’s soul.

Date : 2nd November, 2025
Time : 10:30 A.M.
Meeting point : Natraj Dahi Bhalle
Nearest metro : Chandani Chowk, Gate no. 5

The registration link is in the bio and the walk is open to all but there are limited slots.
Credits :
Caption:Anjali, Priyanka
Graphics : Ankita,Shreya

31/10/2025

Raahi, the Heritage Walk Society of Miranda House, invites you to a heritage walk exploring the tradition of Phool Walon Ki Sair – Sair-i-Gulfaroshan.

Every year, as Delhi transitions through the monsoon, the lanes of Mehrauli bloom with colour and celebration. Phool Walon Ki Sair, literally “The Procession of Flower Sellers,” is a centuries-old festival that beautifully reflects Delhi’s spirit of unity in diversity. Also known as Sair-i-Gulfaroshan, or “The Festival of Flower Scattering,” it features musicians, dancers, and processions carrying floral pankhas (fans), turning Mehrauli into a vibrant spectacle of faith and festivity.

The festival traces its origin to the early 19th century during the reign of Emperor Akbar Shah II. His wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal Begum, vowed to offer a chadar (sheet) of flowers at the Dargah of Khwaja Bakhtiyar Kaki if her exiled son, Mirza Jahangir, was released by the British. When her wish was fulfilled, she not only made the offering at the Dargah but also sent a floral pankha to the nearby Yogmaya Temple, symbolizing interfaith harmony. This gesture became an annual tradition celebrating peace and coexistence between Hindus and Muslims.

Over time, the festival evolved into a grand procession where people carried floral offerings from Chandni Chowk to Mehrauli, visiting both the Dargah and the Temple. It became an emblem of Delhi’s Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb – a shared culture of mutual respect and spiritual unity.

Today, Phool Walon Ki Sair continues to embody Delhi’s composite heritage, reminding us of a time when devotion and diversity bloomed together.This heritage walk will be led by Anushka and Anumeha, second-year students from the Department of History, Miranda House.

Date: 12th October 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli
Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Minar (Yellow Line)

Credits:
Poster:
Caption: Anjali, Alisha Nagpal

Note : Registrations are open for a limited number of participants,the form is in the bio.

Join us this Sunday to experience the stories, faiths, and festivals that have kept Mehrauli’s spirit alive.

29/10/2025

On a bright October morning, the Heritage Walk Society of Miranda House, Raahi, in collaboration with Snapshots, the Photography Society, organised a photowalk to the historic Tughlaqabad Fort on the theme “Revisiting History.” Led by Sneha, Vinita, and Kashvi, the walk invited participants to explore the grandeur and ruin of Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq’s 14th-century citadel.

As the group traced the fort’s massive walls and gateways, the walk leaders shed light on its architectural brilliance, its defensive strategies, and the enduring legend of Tughlaq’s clash with Nizamuddin Auliya. Participants captured through their lenses the play of light and shadow across the rugged stones, each frame echoing the stories of power, ambition, and decline that define Delhi’s medieval past.

The walk was both an exploration and a reflection , a moment where history, architecture, and photography converged, reminding everyone that the remnants of the past continue to live on through every retelling and every image.

अक्टूबर की एक सुबह, मिरांडा हाउस की हेरिटेज वॉक सोसाइटी ‘राही’ ने स्नैपशॉट्स, फोटोग्राफी सोसाइटी के साथ मिलकर “इतिहास की पुनर्स्मृति” विषय पर ऐतिहासिक तुग़लकाबाद किले की एक फोटो वॉक आयोजित की। इस वॉक का नेतृत्व स्नेहा, विनिता और काश्वी ने किया। उन्होंने सभी प्रतिभागियों को सुल्तान ग़ियासुद्दीन तुग़लक के 14वीं शताब्दी के शानदार किले के वैभव और खंडहरों को करीब से देखने और समझने का मौका दिया।

जब समूह किले की ऊँची दीवारों और विशाल दरवाज़ों के बीच से गुज़रा, तो वॉक लीडर्स ने किले की सुंदर बनावट, उसकी सुरक्षा से जुड़ी योजनाओं और निज़ामुद्दीन औलिया और तुग़लक के बीच हुई प्रसिद्ध कहानी के बारे में बताया। प्रतिभागियों ने अपने कैमरों से रोशनी और छाया के सुंदर दृश्यों को कैद किया, जो पुराने पत्थरों पर झलक रहे थे। हर तस्वीर दिल्ली के मध्यकालीन अतीत की शक्ति, महत्वाकांक्षा और पतन की कहानी को बयां कर रही थी।

यह वॉक एक खोज और सोचने का अवसर दोनों थी — एक ऐसा पल जहाँ इतिहास, वास्तुकला और फोटोग्राफी एक साथ जुड़े। इसने सबको यह याद दिलाया कि अतीत के निशान आज भी ज़िंदा हैं, हर नई कहानी और हर तस्वीर के ज़रिए।

Credits:
Reel: Pavani
Caption :Diya and Anushka

28/10/2025

Raahi, the Heritage Walk Society of Miranda House, under the Department of History, invites blog entries for the first opportunity of the session 2025–2026.

Participants may choose any one of the following topics and submit their entries (word limit: 800–1000 words):

1. Imperialism in the Fashion Industry: Loot of Handicrafts and Handloom– How global fashion industries appropriate traditional crafts like Kolhapuri chappals, Scandinavian scarves, and metal zari, often erasing their origins and the artisans behind them.

2. The Story Behind the Name– Delve into the myths, legends, and forgotten facts behind the names of iconic historical sites. Every name holds a tale waiting to be rediscovered.

3. The Living Bazaars: Local Markets as Cultural Mosaics – Go beyond commerce to explore how local markets act as vibrant cultural spaces that mirror community life, creativity, and tradition.

This opportunity is open to all.

Kindly click on the link in bio for detailed guidelines and the submission form.

The last date for submission is 15th November, 2025.

राही, द हेरिटेज वॉक सोसाइटी, मिरांडा हाउस (इतिहास विभाग) के अंतर्गत, शैक्षणिक सत्र 2025–2026 के लिए ब्लॉग प्रविष्टियों का आमंत्रण करती है।

प्रतिभागी नीचे दिए गए तीन विषयों में से किसी एक विषय पर अपना ब्लॉग (शब्द सीमा: 800–1000 शब्द) प्रस्तुत कर सकते हैं:

1. फैशन उद्योग में साम्राज्यवाद: हस्तशिल्प और हथकरघे की लूट – वैश्विक फैशन उद्योग किस प्रकार पारंपरिक शिल्प जैसे कोल्हापुरी चप्पल, स्कैंडिनेवियन स्कार्फ़, और मेटल ज़री को अपनाकर उनके मूल और कारीगरों को भुला देता है।

2. नाम के पीछे की कहानी– प्रसिद्ध ऐतिहासिक स्थलों के नामों के पीछे छिपे मिथक, किंवदंतियाँ और भूले-बिसरे तथ्य जानिए। हर नाम एक कहानी कहता है जो फिर से खोजे जाने की प्रतीक्षा में है।

3. जीवंत बाज़ार: सांस्कृतिक परतों के रूप में स्थानीय मंडियाँ – व्यापार से आगे बढ़कर जानिए कि किस प्रकार स्थानीय बाज़ार समुदाय के जीवन, रचनात्मकता और परंपरा के जीवंत सांस्कृतिक केंद्र के रूप में कार्य करते हैं।

यह अवसर सभी के लिए खुला है।

विस्तृत दिशा-निर्देशों और सबमिशन फ़ॉर्म के लिए बायो में दिए गए लिंक पर क्लिक करें।

प्रविष्टि जमा करने की अंतिम तिथि – 15 नवम्बर, 2025।

For further queries contact:
Raushani : 82524 24618
Priyanka : 87896 23542

11/10/2025

Raahi, the Heritage Walk Society of Miranda House, invites you to a heritage walk exploring the tradition of Phool Walon Ki Sair – Sair-i-Gulfaroshan.

Every year, as Delhi transitions through the monsoon, the lanes of Mehrauli bloom with colour and celebration. Phool Walon Ki Sair, literally “The Procession of Flower Sellers,” is a centuries-old festival that beautifully reflects Delhi’s spirit of unity in diversity. Also known as Sair-i-Gulfaroshan, or “The Festival of Flower Scattering,” it features musicians, dancers, and processions carrying floral pankhas (fans), turning Mehrauli into a vibrant spectacle of faith and festivity.

The festival traces its origin to the early 19th century during the reign of Emperor Akbar Shah II. His wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal Begum, vowed to offer a chadar (sheet) of flowers at the Dargah of Khwaja Bakhtiyar Kaki if her exiled son, Mirza Jahangir, was released by the British. When her wish was fulfilled, she not only made the offering at the Dargah but also sent a floral pankha to the nearby Yogmaya Temple, symbolizing interfaith harmony. This gesture became an annual tradition celebrating peace and coexistence between Hindus and Muslims.

Over time, the festival evolved into a grand procession where people carried floral offerings from Chandni Chowk to Mehrauli, visiting both the Dargah and the Temple. It became an emblem of Delhi’s Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb – a shared culture of mutual respect and spiritual unity.

Today, Phool Walon Ki Sair continues to embody Delhi’s composite heritage, reminding us of a time when devotion and diversity bloomed together.This heritage walk will be led by Anushka and Anumeha, second-year students from the Department of History, Miranda House.

Date: 12th October 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli
Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Minar (Yellow Line)

Credits:
Poster -
Caption - , Alisha Nagpal

Note : Registrations are open for a limited number of participants,the form is in the bio.

Join us this Sunday to experience the stories, faiths, and festivals that have kept Mehrauli’s spirit alive.

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