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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