31 Ekim | Sema Ayini - Whirling Dervishes Ceremony

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SEMA CEREMONY.

"Experience the mesmerizing atmosphere of this 1600-year-old cistern."

The most recognizable symbols of Mevlevi Sufism are the Sema ceremony and the whirling dervishes (Sema practitioners).

This traditional ritual, which has been practiced for approximately 800 years, is one of the most valuable legacies of Turkish culture.

Sema (whirling dervish ceremony) describes the devotee's journey towards truth through love, involving the renunciation of the ego and a merging with the divine, followed by a process of maturation and a return to the world.

A whirling dervish ceremony is not just a performance; it's a profound experience that symbolizes the spiritual journey of the individual.

Information about the Binbirdirek Cistern:

The Basilica Cistern, built in the 4th century AD during the reign of Emperor Constantine, is Istanbul's second-largest underground cistern. Expanded during the Byzantine era, it served to meet the city's water needs. This magnificent structure, located near the Hippodrome, offers visitors an unforgettable journey through history with its mystical atmosphere.

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The ceremony represents the human journey towards truth, ascending through love, shedding the ego, merging with God, and returning to the world with spiritual maturity, embodying the spiritual journey of the soul.
About the Basilica Cistern:
The Basilica Cistern, built in the 4th century A.D. during the reign of Emperor Constantine, was later expanded during the Byzantine era to store the city's water supply, making it the second-largest underground cistern in Istanbul. Located next to the Hippodrome, this monumental structure now captivates visitors with its mystical atmosphere, offering an unforgettable journey through history.