Sufi Mandala | Dancing with the Divine: A Journey into the Sufi world (PRT_8740_70544) - Canvas Art Print - 48in X 48in

The Mevlevi order, which originated in 13th century Turkey, is a Sufi sect known for their unique form of worship, including the famous practice of whirling. They are commonly referred to as "whirling dervishes" due to their captivating whirling ceremony known as the sema. The term "dervish" is a common reference to a follower or initiate of the Sufi path, and the whirling dance is an integral part of the formal sema ceremony. The participants of the sema ceremony are known as semazens. During the sema ceremony, the Mevlevi dervishes whirl in a synchronized and meditative manner, symbolizing the journey of the soul to union with the divine. The whirling dance is seen as a form of dhikr, or remembrance of God, and serves as a way to transcend the physical realm and connect with the divine. The Mevlevi order has been recognized for their spiritual teachings and the whirling ceremony has become an iconic symbol of Sufism around the world.Product Code-PRT_8740_70544