Ajmer Sharif.

[Dipika]

Ajmer is venerated as a holy place for both Hindus and Muslims. It has the mausoleum of the Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, whose blessings are eagerly sought by pilgrims to his dargah. Known as the ‘Dargah Sharif’, the last resting place of the saint who died in 1235 lies at the foot of a barren hill. The saint’s marble domed mausoleum is India’s most important shrine for Muslims and receives an endless flow of visitors of all religions as the sick, the troubled and the childless come here seeking a boon, a blessing or just peace of mind. Legend has it that the Mughal emperor, Akbar came here to the saint in the 16th century in quest of a boon for an heir and the saint obliged.  
The Urs or annual pilgrimage of the devout is celebrated each May at the Dargah with millions of pilgrims arriving in Ajmer to pay homage. Lengthy queues of several kilometres snake their way past the tomb at the shrine while outside the Dargah precincts, two massive cauldrons cook sweet rice garnished with dry fruits and condiments to be served as ‘tabarukh’ or sanctified food. Within the dargah lies a mosque, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Like all of Shah Jahan’s buildings, the mosque too, is an architectural marvel - a magnificent building in white marble with a long and narrow courtyard for the faithful to pray in, richly embellished with ornate calligraphic inscriptions, delicate carvings and detailed trelliswork.  

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM  


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[Dipika]

The urs, acommomerative celebration is held in the solemn memory of Khwaja Muin-nddin Chisti, a prighly respected sufi saint fondly revered as the benefactor of the poor, popularly known as Gareeb Nawaz. The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer, is the place where the Saints mortal remains lie burried and is the site of the largest Muslim Fair in India

Chadar; Ghilaph & Neema which are votive offerings for the tomb are offered by several hundred thousand devotees. Mehfils & Qawwalis are held and mass prayer calls for the eternal peace of the mankind. An interesting ritual is the looting of Kheer (Milk Pudding) which is cooked in two large cauldrons called Degs and distributed to the devotees as tabarruk (blessed food).


The lakeside city of Ajmer is located in central Rajasthan, and is held in great reverence by devotees of all communities who call it 'Ajmer Sharif' (Holy Ajmer). It is here that the mortal remains of the highly respected Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti lie buried.

The Khwaja came from Persia and established the Chishtia order of fakirs in India. He is popularly known as Gharib Nawaz (protector of the poor) because he dedicated his entire life to the service of mankind. His spartan life spanned almost a hundred years and he embraced death in solitude while he had withdrawn to his cell for six days, asking not to be disturbed.

The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer is the place where the Saint's mortal remains lie buried and is the site of the largest Muslim fair in India. More than five lakh devotees belonging to different communities gather from all parts of the subcontinent to pay homage to the Khwaja on his Urs (death anniversary) during the first six days of Rajab (seventh month of the Islamic calendar.)

The pilgrims who come to seek the blessings of the Khwaja make rich offerings called nazrana at the holy spot where the saint has been entombed. The offerings of rose and jasmine flowers, sandalwood paste, perfumes and incense contribute to the fragrance that floats in the air inside the shrine. Also offered by devotees are the chadar, ghilaph and neema, which are votive offerings for the tomb.

These are brought by devotees on their heads and handed over to the khadims inside the sanctum sanctorum. Outside the sanctum sanctorum of the dargah, professional singers called qawwals in groups and sing the praises of the saint in a characteristic high pitched voice. People gather around them and listen attentively, sometimes clapping to the rhythm of their instruments.

The Urs is initiated with the hoisting of a white flag on the dargah by the Sajjada Nashin (successor representative) of Chishtis. It is done on the 25th of Jamadi-ul-Akhir (sixth lunar month), with the accompaniment of music. On the last day of the sixth month, the Jannati-Darwaza (gateway of heaven) is flung open early in the morning. People cross this gate seven times with the belief that they will be assured a place in heaven. On the 1st of Rajab, the tomb is washed with rose water and sandalwood paste and anointed with perfumes. This ritual is called ghusal. The tomb is then covered with an embroidered silk cloth by the Sajjada Nashin.

An interesting ritual is the looting of kheer (milk-pudding) which is cooked in two large cauldrons called degs and distributed to the devotees as tabarruk (blessed food).
On the 6th of Rajab, after the usual mehfil and the sound of cracker-bursts accompanied by music, the Sajjada Nashin performs the ghusal of the tomb. Fatiha and Salamti are read. A poetic recitation called mushaira is arranged in which poets of all communities arrive to recite compositions dedicated to the Khwaja. The Qul (end-all) on the 6th of Rajab marks the end of the Urs.

At night, religious assemblies called mehfils are held in the mehfil-khana, a large hall meant for this purpose. These are presided over by the Sajjada Nashin of the dargah.

Qawwalis are sung and the hall is packed to capacity. There are separate places reserved for women who attend the mehfil. The mehfil terminates late in the night with a mass prayer for the eternal peace of the Khwaja in particular and mankind in general.

The Dargah is located at the conjunction of three bazaars. There are a number of restaurants around the Dargah where visitors can choose from a variety of dishes most of which are non-vegetarian preparations. Guest houses on the road leading to the Dargah offer accommodation that ranges from economical to luxurious. Many other guest houses are strewn across the city. The shops in the market around the Dargah sell flowers, prayer mats, rosaries, textiles, and general merchandise as well.

Ajmer is 132 kms. south-west of Jaipur and 198 kms. east of Jodhpur. It is connected by road to Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur and Kota. Ajmer is a railway junction on the Delhi-Ahmedabad section of the Western Railway. During the Urs, special buses ply from cities all over India carrying people to Ajmer and back.

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

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[my_sai]

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, plese bless me
KHWAJA MOINDDIN CHISHTI PLEASE BLESS ME
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KHWAJA MOINDDIN CHISHTI PLEASE BLESS ME

[dayalvasnani]

Om Sai Ram

Both Sai Baba and Khwajaji have similarities. Both were fakirs but showering their blessingsto all their devotees by fulfilling their wishes. It is said that khwajaji  used to wear one chola (Kurta) and used to stich patches over it.

Ajmer is my birth place. I used to go to Dargah Sharif every thursday for many years till I left Ajmer. Still I go to Dargah when I go to Ajmer.

There is also a Sai Temple Ajmer. This temple is situated on the foothills of Taragarh and is located in a very peaceful area. It is spread over about 4000 sq. yards. When one visit Ajmer should also visit this temple. They will feel like they are in Shirdi.

Have a nice journey to Ajmer

[priyanka_goel]

om shri sai nathay namah

please call me soon

om sai shri sai jai jai sai

om shri sai nathay namah

[tana]

Om Sai Ram~~~

अजमेर की दरगाह शरीफ~~~
 
दरगाह अजमेर शरीफ...एक ऐसा पाक-शफ्फाक नाम है जिसे सुनने मात्र से ही रूहानी सुकून मिलता है... अभी रमजान का माह चल रहा है...इस माह-ए-मुबारक में हर एक नेकी पर 70 गुना सवाब होता है। रमजानुल मुबारक में अजमेर शरीफ में हजरत ख्वाजा मोईनुद्‍दीन चिश्ती रहमतुल्ला अलैह की मजार की जियारत कर दरूर-ओ-फातेहा पढ़ने की चाहत हर ख्वाजा के चाहने वाले की होती है, लेकिन रमजान की मसरूफियत और कुछ दीगर कारणों से सभी के लिए इस माह में अजमेर शरीफ जाना मुमकिन नहीं है। ऐसे सभी लोगों के लिए धर्मयात्रा में हमारी यह प्रस्तुति खास तोहफा है।

दरगाह अजमेर शरीफ का भारत में बड़ा महत्व है। खास बात यह भी है कि ख्वाजा पर हर धर्म के लोगों का विश्वास है। यहाँ आने वाले जायरीन चाहे वे किसी भी मजहब के क्यों न हों, ख्वाजा के दर पर दस्तक देने के बाद उनके जहन में सिर्फ अकीदा ही बाकी रहता है। दरगाह अजमेर डॉट काम चलाने वाले हमीद साहब कहते हैं कि गरीब नवाज का का आकर्षण ही कुछ ऐसा है कि लोग यहाँ खिंचे चले आते हैं। यहाँ आकर लोगों को रूहानी सुकून मिलता है।
 
भारत में इस्लाम के साथ ही सूफी मत की शुरुआत हुई थी। सूफी संत एक ईश्वरवाद पर विश्वास रखते थे...ये सभी धार्मिक आडंबरों से ऊपर अल्लाह को अपना सब कुछ समर्पित कर देते थे। ये धार्मिक सहिष्णुता, उदारवाद, प्रेम और भाईचारे पर बल देते थे। इन्हीं में से एक थे हजरत ख्वाजा मोईनुद्‍दीन चिश्ती रहमतुल्ला अलैह।

ख्वाजा साहब का जन्म ईरान में हुआ था अपने जीवन के कुछ पड़ाव वहाँ बिताने के बाद वे हिन्दुस्तान आ गए। एक बार बादशाह अकबर ने इनकी दरगाह पर पुत्र प्राप्ति के लिए मन्नत माँगी थी। ख्वाजा साहब की दुआ से बादशाह अकबर को पुत्र की प्राप्ति हुई। खुशी के इस मौके पर ख्वाजा साहब का शुक्रिया अदा करने के लिए अकबर बादशाह ने आमेर से अजमेर शरीफ तक पैदल ख्वाजा के दर पर दस्तक दी थी...

तारागढ़ पहाड़ी की तलहटी में स्थित दरगाह शरीफ वास्तुकला की दृष्टि से भी बेजोड़ है...यहाँ ईरानी और हिन्दुस्तानी वास्तुकला का सुंदर संगम दिखता है। दरगाह का प्रवेश द्वार और गुंबद बेहद खूबसूरत है। इसका कुछ भाग अकबर ने तो कुछ जहाँगीर ने पूरा करवाया था। माना जाता है कि दरगाह को पक्का करवाने का काम माण्डू के सुल्तान ग्यासुद्दीन खिलजी ने करवाया था। दरगाह के अंदर बेहतरीन नक्काशी किया हुआ एक चाँदी का कटघरा है। इस कटघरे के अंदर ख्वाजा साहब की मजार है। यह कटघरा जयपुर के महाराजा राजा जयसिंह ने बनवाया था। दरगाह में एक खूबसूरत महफिल खाना भी है, जहाँ कव्वाल ख्वाजा की शान में कव्वाली गाते हैं। दरगाह के आस-पास कई अन्य ऐतिहासिक इमारतें भी स्थित हैं।

धार्मिक सद्‍भाव की मिसाल- धर्म के नाम पर नफरत फैलाने वाले लोगों को गरीब नवाज की दरगाह से सबक लेना चाहिए...ख्वाजा के दर पर हिन्दू हों या मुस्लिम या किसी अन्य धर्म को मानने वाले, सभी जियारत करने आते हैं। यहाँ का मुख्य पर्व उर्स कहलाता है जो इस्लाम कैलेंडर के रजब माह की पहली से छठी तारीख तक मनाया जाता है। उर्स की शुरुआत बाबा की मजार पर हिन्दू परिवार द्वारा चादर चढ़ाने के बाद ही होती है।
 
देग का इतिहास- दरगाह के बरामदे में दो बड़ी देग रखी हुई हैं...इन देगों को बादशाह अकबर और जहाँगीर ने चढ़ाया था। तब से लेकर आज तक इन देगों में काजू, बादाम, पिस्ता, इलायची, केसर के साथ चावल पकाया जाता है और गरीबों में बाँटा जाता है।

कैसे जाएँ- दरगाह अजमेर शरीफ राजस्थान के अजमेर शहर में स्थित है। यह शहर सड़क, रेल, वायु परिवहन द्वारा शेष देश से जुड़ा हुआ है। यदि आप विदेश में रहते हैं या फिर यहाँ से जुड़ी ज्यादा जानकारी चाहते हैं तो दरगाह अजमेर डॉट कॉम या राजस्थान पर्यटन विभाग से संपर्क कर सकते हैं। 
 
Jai Sai Ram~~~

[my_sai]

kwaja sahib bless me

[rani]

Reham karo khwaja ji. muje bhi aap darbaar me aane ki iccha hain. pehli baar aap ke aare me pada hain aur dil me sukoon mila hain aur iccha hui hain.

khwaja mere khwaja dil me samaja

[dayalvasnani]

Mere Garib Nawaz

Bulao lo apne dar par
barsado rehmat hum par
Bhar do jholi sabki mere khwaza
Khare hai tere dar par sawali

Salaam Ajmer