Dargah Hazrat Baba Sharfuddin

Dargah Hazrat Baba Sharfuddin, popularly known as Pahadi Shareef, is a historic Sufi shrine located on a hilltop in the suburbs of Hyderabad. Established by the 13th-century saint Hazrat Sayyid Shah Muhammad Sharfuddin Suhrawardi who arrived from Baghdad, it is one of the most revered spiritual sites in the Deccan. The shrine offers panoramic views of the city and attracts devotees seeking blessings, particularly during its annual Urs festival.

Visitors can expect a serene spiritual atmosphere atop a rocky hill. The approach involves climbing approximately 360 steep steps, though palanquin services are available for those unable to climb. The complex features a marble dome over the saint's grave, older Qutb Shahi pavilions, a mosque, and a large open kitchen (langar) that serves meals to thousands of visitors. The site offers panoramic views of Hyderabad and is known for its tranquil surroundings and Islamic architectural elements.

Hazrat Baba Sharfuddin Suhrawardi was a Husayni Sayyid and Suhrawardi Sufi master who arrived in the Deccan from Baghdad in 640 AH (1242 CE). He established his hospice on this hill during the Bahmani era, making him one of the first Sufi saints to propagate Islam peacefully in the region. The shrine has been endowed by Qutb Shahi rulers and Nizams over six centuries.

The dargah is considered the everyday spiritual anchor of Hyderabad and one of the three great annual Sufi gatherings in southern India. The phrase 'Baba Sahab ka karam' (Baba Sahab's grace) is commonly used in Hyderabad's spoken Dakhni. The annual Urs in Rabi-ul-Awwal draws between two to three hundred thousand pilgrims.