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H.H. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan

The IX Nizam of Asaf Jahi Dynasty of Hyderabad

Asaf Jahi Custodian Hosts Secular Holi Celebrations

Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan hosts Holi at his Jubilee Hills estate, reviving secular traditions of the Asaf Jahi legacy through cultural engagement and community.

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Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan, the symbolic custodian of the Asaf Jahi legacy, will host Holi celebrations at his Jubilee Hills estate this Tuesday. The event continues a fifty-year tradition dedicated to reviving the secular cultural practices characteristic of the Nizam era. Participants from various backgrounds are invited to join the festival of colours and share a community lunch at the private estate. The scheduled programme features diverse folk performances, traditional rituals, and educational talks regarding the historical significance of Holi. Recent iterations of the gathering have focused on providing alcohol-free, heritage-oriented recreation for expatriates and younger generations. This year’s initiative receives support from the Jai Bharat platform to coordinate the cultural and traditional aspects of the celebration.

Raunaq Yar Khan, custodian of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, will host Holi celebrations at his Jubilee Hills estate on Tuesday. Continuing a tradition he says has been observed for over 50 years, he has invited people from different communities to join the festival of colours and share a community lunch at his private estate, H I G H, Road No. 5, Jubilee Hills.

He said the celebration aims to revive secular traditions associated with the Nizam era, recalling the legacy of the Sixth Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan. Along with colours and food, the programme will feature folk performances, religious rituals, and short talks on the significance of Holi.

In recent years, the event has also introduced expatriates and younger participants to Indian cultural traditions, with emphasis on “alcohol-free celebrations” and alternative recreation. This year, the initiative is supported by Jai Ho under the Jai Bharat platform, with Ramanamurty coordinating the religious aspects.

This article was originally published on Deccan Chronicle.

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