19 places to discover
Baba Badakhshani Dargah is a Sufi shrine located in Rajgarh town in Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. Dedicated to the Sufi saint Baba Badakhshani, the dargah is a place of reverence for devotees who visit to offer prayers. The white-domed structure is situated within the town area and is known for its annual Urs gathering. It represents the region's Sufi heritage and serves as a local religious and cultural landmark for visitors to Rajgarh.
Badi Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Bihar Sharif, Nalanda district, Bihar. It is the tomb of 13th-14th century Firdausi order saint Hazrat Makhdum Shah Sharif-ud-din Ahmed Yahya Maneri. Revered by devotees of all faiths, the white-domed complex includes the main mausoleum, mosque and courtyard. It is a major pilgrimage centre in Bihar, especially during the annual Urs festival, and reflects the region's medieval Sufi heritage.
Balaji Temple is a historic Hindu shrine in Washim, Maharashtra, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Constructed in 1779 AD by Bhavani Kalu, Diwan of the Bhosle rulers, it is one of the town's oldest and most revered religious sites. The temple features an ancient black stone idol that was buried during Aurangzeb’s reign and rediscovered around 1760. It includes a spacious quadrangle, pilgrim verandah, and Dev Talav tank.
Bara Shaheed Dargah is a prominent Islamic shrine located on the banks of the Penna River in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to 12 martyrs (Bara Shaheed), it is one of the most visited religious sites in the region. The dargah is known for its domed structures and annual Rottela Panduga festival, which attracts devotees of all faiths. It serves as an important pilgrimage centre and cultural landmark of Nellore city.
Chanda Hussaini Dargah is a revered Sufi shrine located in Gogi village, Shahapur Taluk, Yadgir District, Karnataka. Dedicated to Hazrat Syed Shah Chanda Hussaini, it is an important pilgrimage centre attracting devotees of all faiths. Situated near the historic Gogi Fort, the dargah features a white-domed structure with a courtyard and is especially known for its annual Urs festival and peaceful spiritual atmosphere.
Erwadi Dargah is a prominent Islamic shrine located in Erwadi village in Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, on the coast of the Gulf of Mannar. It is dedicated to Qutb Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed Badusha and is one of the most visited Ziarat pilgrimage centres in South India. The complex includes the main mausoleum, mosques and tombs of saints, attracting pilgrims of all faiths throughout the year.
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.
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.
Kheer Bhawani Temple, also known as Ksheer Bhawani or Ragnya Devi Temple, is a revered Hindu shrine located in Tullamulla village in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, about 27 km northeast of Srinagar. Dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi, it is built around a sacred spring surrounded by chinar trees. The temple is known for the spring's colour-changing waters and its annual Jyeshtha Ashtami festival that draws thousands of devotees.
Kodamdesar Bhairav Temple is an ancient open-air Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Bhairav, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva. Located in Kodamdesar village approximately 24-26 kilometers from Bikaner city, this unique temple was established by Rao Bika Ji, founder of Bikaner, around 1465-1472 AD. The temple features no roof, walls, or doors, with only a large deity idol placed on a white marble platform under the open sky.
Laila Majnu Ki Mazar is a mausoleum located in Binjaur village, approximately 11 kilometers from Anupgarh in Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. According to local legend, it marks the final resting place of the fabled lovers Laila and Majnu who died here while fleeing persecution. The site has become a symbol of eternal love, attracting couples and newlyweds who seek blessings for lifelong togetherness. The mausoleum is situated within an old graveyard shared by Muslims and Hindus.
Mahesh Jagannath Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath in Mahesh, Serampore, Hooghly district, West Bengal. Located on Grand Trunk Road, it is considered the second oldest Jagannath temple after Puri and is renowned for the Mahesh Rath Yatra, the second oldest chariot festival in India dating to 1397. The present temple was built in 1755 by Nayanchand Mallik and enshrines wooden idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
Makhdoom Sahib Shrine is a revered Sufi shrine located on the southern slope of Hari Parbat hill in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Dedicated to 16th-century Sufi saint Hamza Makhdoom, known as Sultan-ul-Arifeen and Mehboob-ul-Alam, it is an important pilgrimage centre. The shrine features traditional Kashmiri architecture and offers panoramic views of Srinagar city and Dal Lake.
Mamburam Makham is a prominent Islamic pilgrimage shrine located at Mamburam near Tirurangadi in Malappuram district, Kerala. It houses the mausoleums of Sayyid Alavi Thangal and his son Sayyid Fasal Pookoya Thangal, revered Yemeni-origin scholars and spiritual leaders. Situated on the banks of the Kadalundi River, the white-domed complex is known for its annual Mamburam Nercha festival and attracts thousands of devotees year-round seeking blessings and paying respects.
Manjunatha Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Dharmasthala village on the banks of the Netravathi River in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Dedicated to Lord Manjunatha (Shiva), it is notable for its 800-year history, distinctive Kerala-style architecture, and unique administration by the Jain Heggade family. The temple is a major pilgrimage centre attracting thousands of devotees daily and is known for its free mass feeding tradition called Annadana.
Murugamalla Dargah is a prominent Sufi shrine located in Murugamalla village in Chintamani taluk of Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka. Dedicated to the Sufi saint Hazrat Sufi-e-Sarmast, it is revered by both Muslim and Hindu devotees. The white-domed dargah with minarets attracts pilgrims year-round, especially during the annual Urs festival. Situated about 75 km from Bengaluru, it is known for its syncretic traditions and peaceful rural setting.
Navapashanam Temple is a Hindu Navagraha temple located in the shallow waters of the Bay of Bengal off Devipattinam village in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. The shrine consists of nine stone blocks representing the nine planetary deities installed in the sea. Traditionally linked to Lord Rama, who is believed to have worshipped the Navagrahas here before his journey to Lanka, it is a significant pilgrimage site where devotees wade into the sea to offer prayers.
Pir Shah Nafa Shrine is a revered Sufi dargah located on a hillock near Munger Fort in Munger, Bihar, overlooking the Ganges River. Dedicated to Sufi saint Hazrat Pir Shah Nafa, it is an important Islamic religious site visited by devotees of all faiths. The shrine features a white-domed structure and offers panoramic views of the city and river, and is known for its peaceful atmosphere and annual Urs festival.
Tarkeen Dargah is a revered Sufi shrine located in Nagaur city, dedicated to the 13th-century saint Khwaja Hamiduddin Nagauri, a prominent disciple of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The shrine features white marble architecture with intricate carvings and serves as an important pilgrimage site for devotees seeking spiritual blessings and experiencing Sufi traditions.