Ameen Peer Dargah

Ameen Peer Dargah, also known as Pedda Dargah and Asthana-e-Magdoom Ilahi, is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Kadapa city, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Sufi saints Peerullah Hussaini and Arifullah Hussaini II, it was built in 1683. Known as a symbol of communal harmony, it attracts devotees of all faiths. The white marble structure with arched entrances and minarets is especially visited during the annual Urs festival.

Visitors can expect a large white marble dargah complex with arched gateways, domes and minarets located in the heart of Kadapa city. The central shrine houses the tombs of the Sufi saints, with prayer halls and open courtyards where devotees offer flowers and chadars. The surroundings include shops selling offerings, flowers and souvenirs, and the complex is generally peaceful except during the annual Urs festival when it becomes crowded with pilgrims.

The dargah is dedicated to Sufi saints Hazrat Khwaja Syed Shah Peerullah Hussaini and his son Hazrat Arifullah Hussaini II. It was built in 1683 during the time of Nawab Siddi Masud Khan, the governor of Kadapa under the Golconda Sultanate. The saints are believed to have come from Arabia and settled in Kadapa to propagate Sufi teachings.

Ameen Peer Dargah is regarded as a symbol of communal harmony and Sufi tradition in Andhra Pradesh. It is visited by devotees of all religions, including Hindus and Muslims. The annual Urs festival held in honour of the saints is a major cultural and religious event featuring prayers, qawwali and community gatherings.