An evening stroll in Paharganj

Have you ever felt like strolling in Paharganj post sunset? Just a simple act of loitering, imagining the rich heritage of the place as we walk past the lanes of history. We will see Paharganj as a remnant of Shahjahanabad which could escape Lutyens’ expansion plans and have survived through sparks of modernity still developing trying to give you a Las Vegas feel. Through the walk, the aim is to facilitate access from the perspective of gender, given the notoriety Delhi is unfortunately known for. Questioning rumours around spaces, looking at past history, reclaiming the space and looking at commute and mobility to enhance access to public spaces are a major part of the walk. This is also to give an idea of Delhi’s evolution to its present form, a city of cities that it is. It is a way to connect to ones city, to relate to Delhi without a feeling of ‘unsafe’ but rejoice in the glory of its past with a circle of handholding as a group and a shared feeling of sisterhood, that enables one to feel ‘safe’. 

Timing: 6pm-8pm