"Deepawali" by Nazeer Banarasi | Tauseef Khan Narrates a Diwali Poetry That Brings Us Together

"Deepawali" by Nazeer Banarasi | Tauseef Khan Narrates a Diwali Poetry That Brings Us Together . Diwali lights belong to everyone. Nazeer Banarasi’s Urdu poetry brings that thought to life in "Deepawali", introduced in this video as "Diwali". This video explores the festival’s meaning through its traditions, shared cultural heritage, and selected verses from Banarasi’s nazm. It begins with Bhagwan Ram’s return to Ayodhya alongside Sita and Lakshman after fourteen years of vanvaas, and the lamps lit to welcome them home. The poem carries that light into everyday life. Diyas brighten palaces and humble homes alike. Darkness retreats, rooftops sparkle, and the distinction between our lamps and someone else’s begins to fade. References to Lakshmi and Ram connect devotion with the warmth of celebration. The closing verses turn to Banaras, Allahabad, and the poet’s affection for Kashi. Together, they express the spirit of Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb and a Diwali filled with roshni, mohabbat, and umeed. For anyone looking for Diwali shayari, an Urdu poem on Diwali, or Nazeer Banarasi’s poetry, this recitation offers a moment of reflection. . About Jashn-e-Rekhta Jashn-e-Rekhta is the world’s largest cultural festival celebrating the beauty, depth, and living spirit of the Urdu language. Held annually, it brings together poets, musicians, writers, thinkers, and artists from across the world to create a space of poetry, music, conversations, and storytelling. From soul-stirring mushairas and spellbinding musical evenings to intimate dialogues and immersive cultural experiences, the festival is where language turns into emotion and heritage finds a contemporary voice. More than a festival, Jashn-e-Rekhta is a movement that keeps Urdu alive, relevant, and deeply connected across generations. . #diwali #diwali2026 #deepawali #urdupoetry #diwalishayari #nazeerbanarasi #jashnerekhta . About Rekhta Foundation: Rekhta Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the Urdu language and its rich literary and cultural legacy. Through digital archives, learning platforms, publications, festivals, and community initiatives, the Foundation works to make Urdu accessible and meaningful for audiences worldwide. By bridging classical traditions with modern platforms and voices, Rekhta Foundation ensures that the language continues to inspire, connect, and evolve with time. . IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT NOTICE © Rekhta Foundation. All rights reserved. Unauthorised downloading, clipping, re-uploading, or reuse of this content (audio/video/visuals) is strictly prohibited without written permission. . External Links: Website: https://rekhta.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jashnerekhtaofficial/ Rekhta Books: https://rekhtabooks.com/ Rekhta Learning: https://rekhtalearning.com/