About Khwaja Shamshoddin Mira Saheb Dargah
Khwaja Shamshoddin Mira Saheb Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine in Miraj, Maharashtra, dedicated to Hazrat Khwaja Shamshoddin and his father Hazrat Mohammed Mira Chisti Hussaini. Built in 1668 on a 200x200-foot platform, it serves as a shared worship center for Hindu and Muslim communities. The complex houses a mosque, a Hindu mandir, and the tomb of classical musician Ustad Abdul Karim Khan. It is located approximately 700 meters from Miraj Railway Station.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a syncretic religious environment where both Hindu and Muslim devotees offer prayers at the shrine. The dargah complex includes a mosque, a Hindu temple, and a vegetable garden within its premises. Devotees gather in large numbers on Thursday mornings for blessings. The site also contains the samadhi of Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, founder of the Kirana gharana, and hosts musical performances during annual commemorations.
Key highlights
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Syncretic shrine revered by both Hindu and Muslim communities
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Built in 1668 on a 200x200-foot elevated platform
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Tomb of Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, founder of Kirana gharana
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Complex includes a mosque, Hindu mandir, and vegetable garden
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Annual Urs celebration featuring classical music festival