🕌 Ajmer Sharif Dargah
India
About This Sacred Site
Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan is the tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, who is credited with spreading Islam in India through love and compassion rather than conquest. The shrine is remarkable for its interfaith appeal — Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians visit alongside Muslims, all seeking blessings. The annual Urs festival commemorating the saint's death draws hundreds of thousands of devotees. Many believe that wishes made at this dargah are fulfilled.
Key Facts
- •Tomb of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (1141-1236 CE)
- •Visited by people of all religions, not just Muslims
- •The Urs festival attracts over 500,000 people in six days
- •Mughal Emperor Akbar walked from Agra to Ajmer (400 km) on foot as a pilgrimage
- •Two massive cauldrons (degs) can cook enough food for 5,000 people
Location
Coordinates: 26.4564, 74.6277
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