Muslims commemorate death anniversary of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer
20 April 2015 8:49 AM IST
Muslims commemorate death anniversary of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer
The annual Urs festival was held at Ajmer, in the state of Rajasthan to commemorate the death of Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Photo: AP- Devotees offer nazranas or votive offerings. Outside the dargah, vendors cook sweet rice garnished with dry fruits and condiments to be served as ‘tabarukh’ or sanctified food.
- Followers of the Sufi sect use sharp objects like swords, knives and iron skewers as a tool to show their tribute during the Urs festival.
- Sufi Kalandars performs an act of self-torture during devotion at the annual death anniversary. This however is believed to be performed by only a few followers.
- Over the six days of celebration, the tomb of the saint is ritually anointed with rose water and sandal wood paste, qawwalis are sung and poetry versus are recited in praise of the Almighty.
- Some even come walking barefoot to the city, on roads covered with rose petals thrown by locals during several processions.
- Every year lakhs of devotees and pilgrims arrive from all over India and abroad visit the city to celebrate the festival at the sacred shrine of Ajmer Sharif.
The annual Urs festival was held at Ajmer, in the state of Rajasthan to commemorate the death of Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Photo: AP
Muslims commemorate death anniversary of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer
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