8 places to discover
Bibi Kamal Dargah is a revered Sufi shrine located in Kako village in Jehanabad district, Bihar, about 50 km south of Patna. Dedicated to Hazrat Bibi Kamal, a 13th-century female Sufi saint, the dargah is known for its simple white-domed structure and spiritual significance. It attracts devotees of all faiths, especially during the annual Urs festival, and is regarded as an important example of Bihar's syncretic Sufi heritage and rural pilgrimage tradition.
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.
Deva Sharif, also known as Dewa Sharif, is a prominent Sufi shrine located in the town of Dewa in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, about 26 km from Lucknow. It is the dargah of the 19th-century Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah. Revered by visitors of all faiths, the shrine complex is known for its white marble mausoleum, syncretic traditions, and the large annual Urs festival and Dewa Mela held in October-November.
Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah in Kalaburagi, Karnataka is the mausoleum of the renowned Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Syed Muhammad Gesu Daraz Bande Nawaz (1321-1422). Located in the heart of Kalaburagi city, the shrine is an important Islamic pilgrimage centre built in Indo-Islamic and Bahmani architectural style. It is noted for its large dome, white marble work, and as a centre of Sufi tradition in the Deccan.
Kichhauchha Sharif Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Kichhauchha town in Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to the 14th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani, founder of the Ashrafia order, it is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The complex includes the saint's tomb, mosques and courtyards and attracts thousands of devotees annually, especially during the Urs festival.
Rahmatabad Dargah, also known as Rahmatabad Sharif, is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Rahmatabad village near Atmakur in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Hazrat Syed Sha Rahmatullah Nayeb-e-Rasool, the dargah is revered by devotees of all faiths. Known for its annual Urs festival, white-domed structure, and peaceful surroundings, it serves as an important pilgrimage and cultural centre in the region.
Rudauli Sharif Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Rudauli town, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to 15th-century Chishti saint Hazrat Makhdoom Ahmad Abdul Haq Rudaulvi, it is a revered pilgrimage centre visited by devotees of all faiths. The complex includes a white-domed tomb, mosque, courtyard and graves of disciples. Known for its annual Urs festival, it showcases Indo-Islamic architecture and enduring Sufi traditions of the Awadh region.
Shah Wilayat Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to Hazrat Shah Wilayat, a revered 13th-14th century Sufi saint, it is one of the oldest and most visited religious sites in the city. The dargah features a white-domed tomb, courtyard and mosque area, and attracts devotees year-round, especially during the annual Urs festival commemorating the saint.