19 places to discover
Amjhar Sharif Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Amjhar Sharif village in Aurangabad District, Bihar. Dedicated to a revered Sufi saint, it is an important centre of pilgrimage for devotees from Bihar and neighbouring states. The dargah is known for its annual Urs festival, white-domed structure, and peaceful rural setting. It holds religious and cultural importance as a symbol of Sufi tradition in the region.
Babayya Swamy Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Penukonda town in Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to the Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Fakhruddin Suharwardi, it is situated near the historic Penukonda Fort hill. Revered by both Hindu and Muslim devotees, the dargah is known for its syncretic traditions and annual Urs festival. The white-domed shrine attracts pilgrims year-round and is a significant religious and cultural landmark of the region.
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.
Dargah Haider Sheikh is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Malerkotla, Punjab, dedicated to Sheikh Sadr-ud-Din Sadar-i-Jahan, known as Haider Sheikh. Situated in the heart of Malerkotla town, the dargah marks the origins of the former princely state founded by the saint in the 15th century. The white-domed complex with its tomb, mosque and courtyard is revered by visitors of all faiths and is known for its annual Urs festival and association with communal harmony.
Ghutiari Sharif Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Ghutiari Sharif village in the Canning subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. Dedicated to the revered Sufi saint Pir Mobarak Ghazi, it is a major pilgrimage centre for devotees of all faiths. The white-domed complex hosts daily prayers and an annual Urs festival that draws thousands of visitors, serving as an important spiritual and cultural landmark in southern West Bengal.
Goraul Sharif Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Goraul Sharif village in Vaishali district, Bihar. Dedicated to a revered Sufi saint, it serves as an important centre of pilgrimage and spiritual gathering for devotees. The complex includes the main mausoleum, mosque and khanqah buildings set in a quiet rural setting. It is particularly known for its annual Urs festival which draws visitors from across Bihar.
Haji Rattan Dargah is a revered Sufi shrine located in Bathinda, Punjab, dedicated to the saint Haji Rattan. Situated within Bathinda city, the dargah features a white-domed structure and is visited by devotees of all faiths. It is notable for its annual Urs festival, syncretic traditions, and association with local folklore. The site serves as an important religious and cultural landmark in the Malwa region of Punjab.
Hazrat Peer Fatehullah Shah Dargah is a revered Sufi shrine located in Raisen town, Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh, about 45 km from Bhopal. Dedicated to the Sufi saint Hazrat Peer Fatehullah Shah, the dargah is an important place of pilgrimage and communal harmony. Situated near the Raisen Fort hill, it attracts devotees throughout the year, especially during the annual Urs festival, and is known for its peaceful setting and spiritual significance.
Hazrat Turabul Haq Dargah is the tomb of Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Shah Turabul Haq Chishti, located in Parbhani, Maharashtra. Also known as Turatpeer Baba, the saint was a disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and established Parbhani as a center of spiritual unity. The shrine is renowned for its annual Urs fair held from February 2 to 15, attracting approximately five lakh devotees of all faiths. It is widely regarded as a symbol of religious harmony and is often referred to as the Ajmer Sharif of Maharashtra.
Kaipadar Bukhari Baba Shrine is a revered Sufi dargah located in Kaipadar village in Khordha district, Odisha, about 13 km from Khordha town and 30 km from Bhubaneswar. Dedicated to the Sufi saint Syed Bukhari Baba, the shrine is known for its tradition of communal harmony, attracting both Hindu and Muslim devotees. The white-domed structure hosts an annual Urs festival and is regarded as a symbol of unity and spiritual devotion in the region.
Kasumuru Dargah is a revered Sufi shrine located in Kasumuru village, Venkatachalam Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to a Sufi saint, it is an important Islamic pilgrimage centre attracting devotees of all faiths. Known for its annual Urs festival, white-domed structure and peaceful courtyard, the dargah symbolizes communal harmony and is a notable religious and cultural landmark near Nellore city.
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.
Ladale Mashak Dargah is a revered Sufi shrine located in Aland town in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. Dedicated to the Sufi saint Hazrat Ladle Mashak, it is an important place of pilgrimage for devotees from the region. The dargah features a white-domed structure typical of Islamic shrines and hosts an annual Urs festival. Situated within Aland town, it reflects the syncretic cultural heritage of the Deccan region and attracts visitors seeking spiritual solace and cultural experience.
Nathar Vali Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in central Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the 10th-century Sufi saint Tabl-e-Aalam Badshah Nathar Vali. Situated near the Tiruchirappalli Fort area, the dargah features a white-domed structure with arched entrances and a tranquil courtyard. Revered by both Muslim and Hindu devotees, it is known for its annual Urs festival and is considered one of the oldest dargahs in South India, attracting visitors for prayer and heritage interest.
Piran Kaliyar Sharif is a revered Sufi shrine located near Roorkee in Uttarakhand, India. It serves as the final resting place of the 13th-century saint Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir, founder of the Sabiri branch of the Chishti order. The dargah is known for its spiritual atmosphere and symbolizes unity among people of different faiths. Built by Ibrahim Lodi, the shrine features distinctive architecture including a white dome and attracts devotees year-round.
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.
Rauza Sharif is the shrine and mausoleum complex of Sufi saint Shaikh Ahmad Faruqi Sirhindi (Mujaddid Alf Sani) located in Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. Built in the Mughal period, it houses the saint's tomb and those of family members within domed structures featuring Mughal architecture. Revered by devotees, it is a significant Islamic pilgrimage site and hosts an annual Urs fair, attracting visitors for its religious importance and historic architecture.
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.