Sacred Routes, Living Histories: Muharram's Enduring Imprint on Nizamuddin Basti

Imaad Nizami

Abstract: This study examines the role of the Muharram procession in Nizamuddin Basti as a significant influence on the spatial and architectural morphology of the area. By analyzing historical precedents, in-situ rituals, and morphological features, such as elevated plinths, minimal chajja, and pre-modern fa?ades, the paper elucidates the interaction between ritual movement and urban preservation. Utilizing mapping analysis, interviews with local residents, and photographic documentation, the study contends that these processional practices maintain sacred geographies, promote a form of informal heritage preservation, and impact long-term urban morphology.

Keywords: Architecture, Muharram Procession, Sacred Landscapes, Culture

How to Cite?: Imaad Nizami, "Sacred Routes, Living Histories: Muharram's Enduring Imprint on Nizamuddin Basti", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1630-1640, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25719235612, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25719235612