Delhi’s 60-YO Phool Walon Ki Sair Festival Is Cancelled This Year; Here’s Why

Phool Walon Ki Sair, a vibrant festival in Delhi that has blended faith, culture, and unity for over six decades, will not take place this year. Known for its stunning floral offerings, music, and communal harmony, the festival has been a symbol of Delhi’s inclusive spirit. However, due to administrative and organisational issues, this annual event has been called off for 2025. Scroll on for more details.

No Phool Walon Ki Sair In Delhi This Year

According to The Economic Times, Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan, the organisers of Phool Walon Ki Sair, have announced that the event will not take place this year. This happened, reportedly, because the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) did not grant permission to use Aam Bagh in Mehrauli as the venue.

This happened over some land confusion between DDA and the forest department. Due to this, DDA stopped the clearance process and thus, the annual event was cancelled. While talking to The Economic Times, Vinod Vatsa, vice-president of the Anjuman, said that both departments kept passing the responsibility of ownership to each other. Since there was no clarity, they decided to cancel Phool Walon Ki Sair in Delhi this year.

Some reports suggest that last year, as well, there were some issues regarding event permissions. That’s why the organisers began the process as early as March, but they still didn’t receive approval.

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A Centuries-Old Tradition That Was Revived In 1962

The history of Phool Walon Ki Sair in Delhi dates back to 1812. It was held under the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II and continued till 1942, before the British Empire put a stop to it. It was thanks to the Anjuman that this annual feat was revived in 1962. Since then, the annual event has been organised every year at the park near Jahaz Mahal in Aam Bagh in Mehrauli.

The organisers set up swings, stalls, and even hosted sporting events like wrestling and kabaddi to attract crowds. Phool Waalon Ki Sair literally means ‘procession of the florists’ and sees shehnai players and dancers, carrying large floral fans, sheets, and canopies. These are taken to Yogmaya Temple, the shrine of Devi Jog Maya and the dargah of Khwaja Bakhtiar Kaki in Mehrauli.

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