About Hazrat Syed Shah Ahmed Qattal Hussaini Dargah
The Hazrat Syed Shah Ahmed Qattal Hussaini Dargah is a revered Sufi shrine located in Kollampally village of Narayanpet district, Telangana. The dargah commemorates Hazrat Syed Shah Ahmed Qattal Hussaini, a descendant of the renowned Sufi saint Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gesudaraz. This spiritual site attracts devotees who visit for prayers and to participate in the annual Urs celebrations held in October.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a peaceful religious atmosphere at this Sufi shrine. The dargah serves as a place for prayer and spiritual reflection. During the annual Urs celebrations, the premises host large gatherings of devotees. The site features traditional Islamic architectural elements typical of dargahs in the region.
Key highlights
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Sufi shrine dedicated to Hazrat Syed Shah Ahmed Qattal Hussaini
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Annual Urs celebrations attracting devotees from across the region
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Descendant lineage of Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gesudaraz
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Listed as official tourist destination by Narayanpet District Tourism
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Spiritual gathering place for local community
History of Hazrat Syed Shah Ahmed Qattal Hussaini Dargah
The dargah is associated with Hazrat Syed Shah Ahmed Qattal Hussaini, also known as Shah Raju Qattal Hussaini, a 17th-century Sufi saint born in Bijapur in 1593 CE (1002 AH). He was a descendant of the famous Sufi saint Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gesudaraz in the eighth generation. Shah Raju Qattal served as the spiritual guide to two successive Qutb Shahi rulers, Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah and his son Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, the last Qutb Shahi ruler.
Culture & Context
The dargah holds significant cultural and spiritual importance for the local Muslim community and devotees of the Chishty Sufi order. The annual Urs celebration, marking the death anniversary of the saint, draws thousands of visitors. The 551st Urs was celebrated in October 2025, demonstrating the continuous tradition of reverence at this site.
Route
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