Dargah
Sharif, Ajmer:
A Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti was a
descendent of Prophet Mohammed, and was offered
this land during the reign of Prithviraj Chauhan.
He built himself a formidable
following, and not only among Muslims. It is
said that when he was 114 years old, the saint
locked himself into a room to pray. Six days
later, when disciples broke open the door, they
found his mortal remains. It is for this reason
that the annual urs is celebrated here for a
period of six days. At the time of this feast,
consecrated food is cooked in huge cauldrons,
and served by those who serve at the shrine,
while standing within it. It is believed that
the huge cauldrons were a gift from Emperor
Akbar who came to pray at the shrine and pray
for the boon of heirs, and was blessed with
sons. Ever since, the Mughals have always come
to pray at Ajmer. Qawwalis are sung at the shrine
in a mesmeric tempo, and people offer chaders
at the grave of the venerated saint.
Tarkin
ki Dargah, Nagaur:
A discipline of Chishti too gained himself a
following, and his tomb in Nagaur has become
associated with miracle cures among people of
all faiths.
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following, and not only among Muslims. It is
said that when he was 114 years old, the saint
locked himself into a room to pray. Six days
later, when disciples broke open the door, they
found his mortal remains. It is for this reason
that the annual urs is celebrated here for a
period of six days. At the time of this feast,
consecrated food is cooked in huge cauldrons,
and served by those who serve at the shrine,
while standing within it. It is believed that
the huge cauldrons were a gift from Emperor
Akbar who came to pray at the shrine and pray
for the boon of heirs, and was blessed with
sons. Ever since, the Mughals have always come
to pray at Ajmer. Qawwalis are sung at the shrine
in a mesmeric tempo, and people offer chaders
at the grave of the venerated saint.