Ajmer-e-Sharif
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. |