Ajmer Sharif Dargah is the most important and popular pilgrimage site situated to the west of Jaipur in Rajasthan. Ajmer houses the tomb of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and is considered as a sacred place by Muslims. Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is also known as Garib Nawaz meaning the helper of poor and needy. He preached Islam and spread the message of love and humanity. The holy tomb attracts millions of followers every year who come to seek the blessing from him. The tomb is situated in the foothills of Taragarh range where Emperor Akbar himself walked to seek the blessing from Khwaja Saheb.
The holy tomb is considered as a place of wish fulfillment where tying the thread on the wall of the tomb fulfills all the wishes. The complex houses an Akbari mosque that was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The grand chamber in the complex is used to offer prayers and is adorned with ornamental entrance and Belgian chandeliers. Every year thousands of pilgrims come to offer the prayers and in the complex, one can experience peace and tranquility in the environment. The pilgrims offer the prayer in the Akbari mosque and in the grand complex depending on the choice of the individual.
The Urs Festival is annually held at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah to memorialize Khawaja Ji on the death anniversary. The festival continues for six days in the seventh month of Islamic calendar mostly in the month of May or June. People from all over India come to seek the blessing of the Sufi saint during these sacred days. During the festival, the whole place is resplendent with the fragrance of rose petals, sandalwood, and jasmine that are offered by the devotees as prayers.
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