International Sufi Festival India 2011 - Presentation Transcript
Divine Abode in Collaboration with Temple of Understanding
Presents
INTERNATIONAL SUFI FESTIVAL INDIA 2011
a project by Divine Abode (NPO).
Towards International Peace, Harmony and oneness through the Sufi Culture
Date: 21-10-2011 to 27-10-2011
Venue: Picholia, Ajmer (Raj).
Event Partner/ Media Partner / Venue partner
Divine Abode: Divine Abode, is a nonprofit organization which is currently promoting International Peace & Oneness.
The Founder/ Chairperson Begum Gulsha Fawzia, is from the blessed lineage of a Sufi saint Hazrath Sultan Gul Shah Qadri Chishti, from the Northern Frontiers of Afghanistan, who traveled across the Indian sub- continent and later settled down in Southern Indian Coastal Region, and the Dargah of the saint is situated in Byndur, South Kanara.
Gulsha Fawzia Begum, a Sufi mystic, was blessed to experience a spiritual awakening which opened up her experience of God's reality. This profoundly transformed her life, and after this experience she has come to understand from within the meaning of the teachings that had so eluded her earlier. The difference between religion and spirituality allowed her to discover her own experience of God's reality, and from this inner experience, to understand and embrace not only her own religious background, but all religions.
Divine Abode is now actively aiming at conducting Experiential and Academic Programs for the youth, Lectures and Workshops in schools and colleges, Cultural Performances and Interfaith Events.
DIVINE ABODE - collaboration with THE TEMPLE OF UNDERSTANDING- INDIA for the International Sufi Festival India 2011
THE TEMPLE OF UNDERSTANDING has led the way in interfaith education and advocacy for 50 years. The organization is been educating youth and adults both cross culturally and inter-religiously for global citizenship and peaceful coexistence; advocate for acceptance and respect for religious pluralism by the worlds governing bodies; and actively continue to promote justice and tolerance. The organization was founded in 1960 by a pioneering visionary, Juliet Hollister, with the support of a distinguished group of “Founding Friends,” which included Eleanor Roosevelt, Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Sir Zafrula Khan, H.H. Pope John XXIII, Anwar al-Sadat and H.H. the XIVth Dalai Lama, among others.
International Sufi Festival India 2011– An Introduction
The International Sufi Festival India 2011 is a yearly festival that will take place in Picholia, near Pushkar & Ajmer, Rajasthan. It brings together performers and artists from around the world.
Divine Abode, is a nonprofit organization which is currently organizing the event to promote International Peace & Oneness.
The festival features a bazaar, food samples, art, craft, Sufi music, and poetry, encompassing both the traditional and modern around the Sufi theme. Sufi arts, culture and heritage are at the heart of the programme. Workshops and presentations are also given with discussions of Sufi themes. The festival aims to capture and project the messages and spirit of Sufism.
The festival promises to be an entertaining and enchanting week with events inside and outside. It’s from 21st Oct 2011 to Oct 27th 2011 with lead up events including workshops for the community. The festival itself will showcase performers, artists, crafts, fashion, poetry, from the local area, the India and abroad, encompassing both the traditional and modern around the Sufi theme.
Pushkar: Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer. Evidence points to its having existed during the fourth century B.C. lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is no less than a miracle. Brahma is supposed to have performed sacrifice at this lake on Kartik Purnima (the full moon day of the Kartik month), hallowing the place. Sacred to Brahma, Pushkar boasts of its temple dedicated to him, which is the only one of its kind in the world. A dip in the waters of Pushkar and worship at his temple ensure salvation. So thousands flock to Pushkar to observe the ritual on kartik Purnima, or on any of the four days preceding it.
Ajmer: Ajmer the city where the Dargah of the Great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti stands, is a sacred centre of pilgrimage. Hallowed by the memories of the great seer, Ajmer has earned the epithet of “ Madinatul Hind or the Madina of India”. Devotees of all sects and faiths come here as the saint’s blessings are infallible for all. Each year, the followers of the master congregate here from all parts of the world on the occasion of the annual festival of Urs to pay their obeisance to seek the Saint’s blessings for fulfillment of wishes.
Ajmer: Ajmer the city where the Dargah of the Great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti stands, is a sacred centre of pilgrimage. Hallowed by the memories of the great seer, Ajmer has earned the epithet of “ Madinatul Hind or the Madina of India”. Devotees of all sects and faiths come here as the saint’s blessings are infallible for all. Each year, the followers of the master congregate here from all parts of the world on the occasion of the annual festival of Urs to pay their obeisance to seek the Saint’s blessings for fulfillment of wishes.
Venue Partner: A Property of Divine Abode, the venue is spread over 7 acres of Land in the desert city with beautiful mountain and lush green breathtaking scenic location, 10 Kms away from Pushkar and 24 Kms from Ajmer City, towards the Motisar - Ghanera Link Road heading to Bhagwanpura, Picholia, Ajmer (Raj).
Estimated Invitees:
The estimated guest per day will be around 500 invitees apart from the general public. There will be an estimated 3000 foreigners in Pushkar during this period as the Pushkar Fair begins within the next 10 days of our end time.
There will be advertising on the venue, Banners, Posters, Brochures and Hoardings, Newspaper / Radio / Television.
Esteemed Patrons of ISFI 2011
· Syed Zadgan Anjuman Committee Board- Ajmer Dargah
· Temple of Understanding India - New Delhi
· National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) - New Delhi
· Interfaith Foundation, New Delhi
· Kashmir Sufism Society, Srinagar, Kashmir
· Judah Hyam Synagogue - New Delhi
· Rai Foundation, New Delhi
· Air sonic Travels - Bangalore
· India World Cultural Forum - (IWCF) New Delhi
· Bangladesh Guest House - Ajmer Rajasthan
· Ajmer Property & Builders - Ajmer, Rajasthan
· Thinking Space, Real Estate & Investment
· Movement of the Triangle - Sacred Art Gallery
· Wizetron Designing, Pune, India
· Golden Divine Creations Pvt. Ltd
· Falcon & Falcon Books Limited- United Kingdom
· Pi Thai Holidays Co., Ltd., Bangkok –Thailand
Evening Concert:
o Kashmiri Folk Dance – Kashmir Sufism Society, Srinagar.
o Sufi Sama - Kashmir Sufism Society, Srinagar.
o Shahi Qawwals - Ajmer Shariff Dargah.
o Mangaliar Qawwals By Gungar Khan And Team – International Folk Artist.
o Whirling Sama By Whirling Dervishes -Turkey
o Singing By Rabbi Ezekiel Isaac Malekar -
o Honorary Secretary Judah Hyam Synagogue - New Delhi
o Ghazals / Sufi Songs By Deepika, Winner Of Karmaveer Puraskar – Artist For Change In The Year 2010. Presently Singing For Films And All Over The World.
o Rajasthan Folk - Rai Foundation
o Fashion Show On Sufi Clothing, School Of Fashion Technology, Rai Foundation, Behr or, Rajasthan
o Bharathnatyam By Navodita, Rai Foundation.
o Rajasthan Mandana Art By Artist Sanjay Sethi – Lok Kala Sanstha.
o Workshop Of Rajasthan Mandana Art.
o Sufi On Wheel By Ability Unlimited, New Delhi
o Durga On Wheel By Ability Unlimited , New Delhi
o Sufi Kathak / Sufi Qawwali - IWCF
(Divine Abode, A nonprofit organization)
Regd office: 48 Wellington Street, Richmond Town, Bangalore 560025, India.
Tel: +91-080 – 41253998/ 98450 47027 / 0145- 2640386
Mrs. Gulsha Fawzia begum (Chairperson)
Mob: +91-9845047027/ 7665555758, E-Mail: fawziagulsha@gmail.com
Mr. Atul Agarwal (General Secretary)
Mob: +91-9351728335, E-Mail: festivals@live.in
Mrs. A. kamal (Treasurer)
E-Mail: festivals@live.in
Copyright for this concept and presentation is the property of Divine Abode.
International Sufi Festival India
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Promotion: The event will be extensively covered by our Media & online partner.
All the planning, conceptualization and execution will be taken care of and promotions will be done by Divine Abode and the official approved Event Partner.
Cost Sheet: To be discussed
Event Management Fee 20% of total cost
Official Host: Divine Abode
Collaboration: Temple of Understanding- India
Main Sponsor would be highlighted as official partner in meeting announcements and promotional materials.
· Sponsorship noted in the chairperson’s introduction .
· An opportunity to introduce the program and the speaker.
· Free booth space and table to showcase products or services.
· Signage recognizing contribution at event.
· Acknowledgement on program printing materials like brochures, television advertising, media, online, banners, hoardings, brochures, t shirts etc...
Hospitality Partner: Bangladesh Guest House, Pannigram Chowk, Ajmer Dargah, Ajmer (Raj)
Web / Print design: Wizetron Designing
Local Transport: Rai Foundation
Press/ Media partner:
Online partner:
Event Partner:
Airline Partner:
For Booking of Hotel:
Bangladesh Guest House
Pannigram Chowk
Ajmer Dargah
Ajmer
Rajasthan
Ph: +91- 9829279118
Blog: www.bangladeshguesthouse.blogspot.com
Contact person: Peerzada Ashik Ali
Natasha G Singh
Pi Thai Holidays Co., Ltd.
New Fuji Hotel
299-301 Surawongse Road
Bangkok 10500
Phone: +66 834 201 689
Email: nat.singh@pithaitravels.com
Ms. Saba Kerin
Pi Pakistan (Pvt) Limited
1-C, 1st Floor, 1st Zamzama Commercial Lane
Phase V, D.H.A.,
Karachi
Pakistan
Air sonic Travels Pvt Ltd
No. 912 and 913 B Wing
Mittal Towers M. G Road
Bangalore-560 001
Phone: 080-25326072, 25326073, 41134260, 41134261
Fax: 25326074
Cell: 98450-29979
No. 912 and 913 B Wing
Mittal Towers M. G Road
Bangalore-560 001
Phone: 080-25326072, 25326073, 41134260, 41134261
Fax: 25326074
Cell: 98450-29979
Divine Abode, Al Ikhlas (The Purity)
#56-57 Foysagar Road
Ajmer, Rajasthan – 305001
Tel: 0145 2640382/ 080-41253998
Mobile: +91 7665555758/ 9845047027
The Venue Layout Plan
How to reach Ajmer:
By Air
The nearest airport from Ajmer is Jaipur. Jaipur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai has also started from Ajmer by Indian Airlines.
By Road
Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe buses from Jaipur. There are buses from Jaipur to Ajmer every 15 minutes, some nonstop. The roads are very good, and it takes around 2 hrs from Jaipur. You can also come by taxi.
By Train
Ajmer is on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all the metro cities of India. There are daily trains from Delhi in morning (Shatabdhi Exp) and evening (Intercity Exp).
General Information of Ajmer
Must Visit
Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Adhai-din-ka Jhonpra, Ana Sagar, Brahma Temple Pushkar
Climate
The average temperature in summers is quite high (from April to June), the maximum is around 45 deg C. The winters in Ajmer
stretch from November to February and are quite chilly.
Ideal Time
October to March is the ideal time to visit Ajmer
Languages
Hindi, Rajasthani, Urdu and Sindhi
Festival
Id, Muharram, Urs Festival, Pushkar Camel Fair
Ajmer STD Code
00-91-145
Weather in Ajmer
In Summer: 45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min)
In winter: 18 C (Max) - 4C (Min)
Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (up to 90%)
Our suggestion: Best time to come: Oct to March
By Air
The nearest airport from Ajmer is Jaipur. Jaipur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai has also started from Ajmer by Indian Airlines.
By Road
Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe buses from Jaipur. There are buses from Jaipur to Ajmer every 15 minutes, some nonstop. The roads are very good, and it takes around 2 hrs from Jaipur. You can also come by taxi.
By Train
Ajmer is on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all the metro cities of India. There are daily trains from Delhi in morning (Shatabdhi Exp) and evening (Intercity Exp).
General Information of Ajmer
Must Visit
Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Adhai-din-ka Jhonpra, Ana Sagar, Brahma Temple Pushkar
Climate
The average temperature in summers is quite high (from April to June), the maximum is around 45 deg C. The winters in Ajmer
stretch from November to February and are quite chilly.
Ideal Time
October to March is the ideal time to visit Ajmer
Languages
Hindi, Rajasthani, Urdu and Sindhi
Festival
Id, Muharram, Urs Festival, Pushkar Camel Fair
Ajmer STD Code
00-91-145
Weather in Ajmer
In Summer: 45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min)
In winter: 18 C (Max) - 4C (Min)
Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (up to 90%)
Our suggestion: Best time to come: Oct to March
