Dargah Sharif, Ajmer
The
dargah Sharif or the place of Where the Muslim saint KhajwaMoinudin
Chishti lie sburied, draws piligrams and devotees from all parts of the
Islamic world.
But his admirers today come from all religions as
the Dargah Sharif is considered a shrine where wishes are fulfiled.
The flow of piligrams is quite steady throught the year but at the time of
the annual urs (death anniversary ceremonies of the saint ) which lasts
for six days, lakhs of pilgrims from all parts of India as well as from
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Eastern Asia converge upon the shrine.
The simple tomb in which in the saint was buried has now grown in to a
large complex with several mosques, pavillions and gateways.
With in the complex Qawwals sing songs in praise of the saint. Their
musical instruments provide the Rhythm while the khadims ( servants of the
saint ) look after the tourists. When devotees prayers are answered, they
offer chadar (cover) on the grave of the saint.
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