"Within ancient walls
A sacred dance fills the room.
Faith in motion swirls."
— h/t ChatGPT
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| From 2024 05 13 Konya |
Today's photo-of-the-day is from a caravanserai between Cappadocia and Konya in central Turkey. A caravanserai is an ancient roadside inn where travelers (caravaners) could rest and recover from the day's journey. This particular one is now used as a religious center that opens its doors for tourists to witness the sacred dance and prayer ritual known as the sema, performed by whirling dervishes, members of a Sufi Muslim religious order founded in the 13th century by Rumi, a Persian poet who believed that dance and music are a path to enlightenment. Accordingly, the dance and music are a religious ritual, not a "show". The audience doesn't clap. It's an altogether calming and moving experience.
Bonus photos after the jump.
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| From 2024 05 13 Konya |
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| From 2024 05 13 Konya |
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