Overview
- The Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah committee said it would not post this year’s Sufi Vasant programme timings on official social media to discourage monetisation.
- Officials said they flagged fake Instagram accounts that were charging devotees for entry, stressing the celebrations are open to the public at no cost.
- Committee members criticised paid heritage walks for commercialising the ritual, while tour operators argued fees cover curation and crowd facilitation.
- TalesofCity said charges are for guided walks rather than Dargah entry, and DelhiByFoot said it donates a portion of collections to the shrine.
- Basant observances continued at multiple shrines, including a Hyderabad dargah near Charminar where minister Mohammed Azharuddin attended music-led festivities.