Dargah Khwaza Sahib Travel Guide

The Dargah of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti is one of the foremost landmarks of Ajmer. The Sufi saint, who was born in Persia in 1142, came to India after he received a prophetic vision in Mecca. He established the Chishtiya order, which is the foremost Sufi order in India. Through his message of love and his devotion to the poor, he was able to spread the word of Islam effectively and came to be known as Khwaja Garib Nawaz, the protector of the poor The Dargah is approached through a massive gate with silver doors built in several stages. Mughal Emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan have built mosques in the complex. The saint's tomb is in the centre of the second courtyard and is surrounded by a silver railing and partly by a marble screen. The dome is gold plated. The mystic atmosphere inside the holy shrine is suffused with serenity, sanctity and spirituality. There is an unending stream of devotees to the shrine throughout the year..

Ajmer City

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