Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah(Dargah Of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti) |
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The final resting place for 'Gharib-Nawaz', Moinuddin Chishti is
located in Ajmer. People of all religions visit the Dargah of Khwaja
Moinuddin Chishti. The Khwaja left for heavenly abode in 1256 AD after a
six day prayer in seclusion. These six days are celebrated every year as
the annual Urs, which is attended by innumerable pilgrims irrespective
of their faith. The shrine is considered to be a place of wish fulfillment for those who pray with devout and pure hearts. It is said that Emperor Akbar sought blessings for his son at the Dargah. The entry to the Dargah is through the Dargah Bazar that leads to the inner courtyard. The high gateway has beautifully carved silver doors. In the courtyard are kept two huge cauldrons with capacity of 2240 kg and 4480 kg. On special occasions, 'Kheer' cooked in these cauldrons is distributed among the pilgrims. The grave of the Sufi Saint is surrounded by a silver railing and is partially covered with a marble screen. The daughter of Shah Jahan had built a prayer room in the Dargah for the women devotees. The premises of the Dargah also has the tomb of Bhishti, tomb of Saint's daughter-Bibi Hafiz Jama, tomb of Shah Jahan's daughter Chimni Begum. |
SignificanceTomb of Muin-ud-Din Chishti. |
General Information |
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Location Ajmer, Rajasthan. |
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Timings Six Day Annual Urs. |
Prime Attractions of Ajmer |
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The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer is the place where the
Saint's mortal remains lie buried and is the site of the largest Muslim
fair in India. More than five lakh devotees belonging to different
communities gather from all parts of the subcontinent to pay homage to
the Khwaja on his Urs (death anniversary) during the first six days of
'Rajab' (seventh month of the Islamic calendar.) more.. |
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Taragarh Fort Built in the 7th century by
Ajaipal Chauhan, the fort gives a bird's eye view of the city. Taragarh
Fort or the 'Star fort' is situated on a hill and to reach there, one
has to take winding bridle path.
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Suggested tour packages of Ajmer |
 Duration : 14 Days / 13 Nights Places Covered : Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Khimsar, Bikaner, Shekhawati 
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Duration : 15 Days / 16 Nights Places Covered : Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer , Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Agra |
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