Bu Ali Shah Qalandar Dargah

Bu Ali Shah Qalandar Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Panipat, Haryana, dedicated to the 13th-century Sufi saint Sheikh Sharafuddin Bu Ali Shah Qalandar. Situated near Qalandar Chowk in the heart of Panipat city, the dargah features a white marble tomb, domed structure and courtyard. It is revered by visitors of all faiths and is especially notable for its annual Urs festival and its association with Panipat's historical and spiritual heritage.

Visitors can expect a white marble domed shrine complex with a central tomb chamber, courtyard, and arched entrances located in a busy urban area of Panipat. The interior contains the decorated grave of the saint covered with chadar, with incense and floral offerings. The surroundings include market shops selling flowers, chadars and offerings, and a generally calm devotional atmosphere with pilgrims offering prayers and qawwali during special occasions.

Dedicated to Sheikh Sharafuddin Bu Ali Shah Qalandar (c. 1209-1324), a renowned Sufi saint of the Chishti order born in Panipat. He was a scholar, poet and Qalandar known for his spiritual teachings. The present shrine was built to commemorate his burial place in Panipat and has been maintained and renovated over centuries, remaining closely associated with the history of Panipat.

An important Sufi pilgrimage centre in Haryana revered by both Muslim and Hindu devotees, reflecting syncretic traditions. The annual Urs celebration held in his memory features prayers, qawwali and community gatherings. The dargah is considered a symbol of communal harmony and spiritual heritage of Panipat.