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Is Kashmirs Dhamali Dance an Imitation of Turkish Darvish Whirling?

by Iqbal Ahmad Kashmirs Dhamali dance could be a possible offshoot of Rumis Darvish whirling, indicating shared spiritual symbolism, historical links, cultural decline, and the enduring Sufi legacy associated with the tradition. One of the most forgotten performing arts, called Dhamali, is mostly practised by Dhamali Fakirs (saintly people), particularly the followers of Baba Naseeb []

1 Jan 2026 10:47 am