The Urs Ajmer Shariff festival is an annual affair that is held
in memory of the highly revered
Sufi saint Moin-ud-din Chisti.
During this festival, the holy city of Ajmer becomes a hotbed
of activity with people of different faiths from all over the
sub continent converging here to pay their respects to their
revered saint. In fact, the
Urs Ajmer Shariff is an event
that cuts
across all barriers of religion and class.
The dargah where Saint Moin-ud-din Chisti's mortal remains lie
buried is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India.
During the Urs festival devotees who come from far and wide
make rich offerings at the dargah and invoke the saint's blessings.
As the strains of Qawwali pervade the air, the whole of Ajmer
dons a festive look with people of all faiths coming together
to preach the message of love and humanity to everyone around.
This colorful festival is one of the most important events in
Rajasthan and if you want to be a part of this grand tribute
to humanity, don't forget to visit Ajmer during the next edition.
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