Pilgrim Center of Muslims- Dargah
Ajmer, which is situated in the heart of the Rajasthan is well known all over the world because of the presence 
of tomb of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chisti, which is well known by the name of Dargah. Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chisti was a sufi saint who lived in Ajmer from 1191 till his death in 1236 A.D. Through his message of love and devotion to the mankind, he came to be known as Khwaja Garib Nawaz (the protector of the poor). Beggars even today plead for alms in his name.
The Dargah Sharif is considered as a wish-fulfilling shrine. It is believed by the followers of the saint that seven visit to Dargah is equivalent to one visit of Mecca, which is considered as the most auspicious destination of Muslim pilgrimage. The great Mughal Emperor Humayun in the honour of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chisti built up the tomb in 16th century at the place where his last remains lay buried. It is said that Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chisti, settled down in Ajmer in 12th century when Prithviraj Chouhan lost it to Mohammad Gauri. He started preaching here, due to which he gained a number of followers. Till now the followers have great faith in his teachings.
The Mughal Emperor Akbar twice walked all the way on foot from Agra to Ajmer in thanks
giving for boons received. Humayun’s son Akbar and grandson Shah Jahan also added a mosque to the place. Although pilgrims come here throughout the year, yet during the Urs (death anniversary) of the saint, countless number of devotees converges upon the shrine from India and abroad for six days.
The saint’s tomb is fenced by a silver railing and surrounded by a marble lattice screen. Devotees offer cloth or Chaddar(flower coverlets), incense and rose petals as a token of gratitude or to ask for a favour. All night Qawwalis (devotional songs) sessions are held during the Urs.
On the seventh day, when the Urs is over, all those present, rich and poor, participates in the ritual cleansing of the Dargah- a labour of love for their Khawaja.
Though it is basically a Muslim shrine yet people from all over the world could be found here paying their obeisance to the saint. Not only Muslims but also people of all religions have great belief in its genuineness.
Thus Ajmer got an important place on India’s map due to the fact that along with Dargah the great Pilgrim of Muslims, the city lies close to the town of Puskar that is again a famous Pilgrim destination of Hindus. Thus it represents the integrity and unity of Indians and their culture.
of tomb of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chisti, which is well known by the name of Dargah. Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chisti was a sufi saint who lived in Ajmer from 1191 till his death in 1236 A.D. Through his message of love and devotion to the mankind, he came to be known as Khwaja Garib Nawaz (the protector of the poor). Beggars even today plead for alms in his name.The Dargah Sharif is considered as a wish-fulfilling shrine. It is believed by the followers of the saint that seven visit to Dargah is equivalent to one visit of Mecca, which is considered as the most auspicious destination of Muslim pilgrimage. The great Mughal Emperor Humayun in the honour of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chisti built up the tomb in 16th century at the place where his last remains lay buried. It is said that Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chisti, settled down in Ajmer in 12th century when Prithviraj Chouhan lost it to Mohammad Gauri. He started preaching here, due to which he gained a number of followers. Till now the followers have great faith in his teachings.
The Mughal Emperor Akbar twice walked all the way on foot from Agra to Ajmer in thanks
giving for boons received. Humayun’s son Akbar and grandson Shah Jahan also added a mosque to the place. Although pilgrims come here throughout the year, yet during the Urs (death anniversary) of the saint, countless number of devotees converges upon the shrine from India and abroad for six days.The saint’s tomb is fenced by a silver railing and surrounded by a marble lattice screen. Devotees offer cloth or Chaddar(flower coverlets), incense and rose petals as a token of gratitude or to ask for a favour. All night Qawwalis (devotional songs) sessions are held during the Urs.
On the seventh day, when the Urs is over, all those present, rich and poor, participates in the ritual cleansing of the Dargah- a labour of love for their Khawaja.
Though it is basically a Muslim shrine yet people from all over the world could be found here paying their obeisance to the saint. Not only Muslims but also people of all religions have great belief in its genuineness.
Thus Ajmer got an important place on India’s map due to the fact that along with Dargah the great Pilgrim of Muslims, the city lies close to the town of Puskar that is again a famous Pilgrim destination of Hindus. Thus it represents the integrity and unity of Indians and their culture.
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