Time to Spiritual Purification…

Whirling Dervish Ceremony is a doctrine within the Sufi belief which is derived from Islam Religion. It is a glamorous and spiritual practice also known as the “Sema”. Origin of this doctrine comes from 13th century Persian mystic and poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi. In Turkish language we call him Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi.

Rumi’s teachings based on eternal love, unity and spiritual closeness to the divine. In order to propagate his doctrine, he moved to Konya (Iconium) where is located in the middle of Anatolia in 13th century. Rumi’s teachings are still known and respected by everyone today. Millions of people from both Turkey and many countries around the world visit his tomb in Konya every year.

His most famous saying is:

Come, come, whoever you are.

Wanderer, worshipper, lover of leaving — it doesn’t matter,

Ours is not a caravan of despair.

Come, even if you have broken your vow a hundred times,

Come, come again, come.

Well, we provide Spiritual Journey for our guest with Symbolism and Mysticism.

Dervish Ceremony is a form of worship, a meditation, and a way to connect with God.

• Circular Motion: The dervishes, who are members of the Mevlevi Order, spin in repetitive, flowing motions. This spinning is symbolic of the planets in the solar system orbiting the sun, as well as the individual’s journey to find truth and achieve unity with the divine.
• White Garments: The dervishes wear long, white robes symbolizing purity and simplicity. The tall, conical hats called “sikke” represent the tombstone of the ego, signifying their egoless state during the ceremony.
• Right Hand Up, Left Hand Down: The dervishes spin with their right hand facing upward toward the divine, ready to receive blessings, and their left hand turned downward toward the earth, ready to give those blessings to humanity.
• Music: The ceremony is accompanied by hauntingly beautiful Sufi music, often featuring instruments like the ney (a flute), the oud (a stringed instrument), and chanting. This music serves to induce a meditative state and guide the dervishes in their movements.

Well, end of this article we would like to invite our guests to this mesmerizing ceremony with Rumi’s word.

COME, COME WHO EVER YOU ARE…