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Muslim pilgrimage :
Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti
This holy Tomb is situated at Fatehpur sikri which is 40 kms from Agra in the State of Uttarpradesh. Sheikh Salim Chishti is significant Sufi shrine who is having faith of not only in Muslims but also in Hindus and other religion people. the tomb was built in the year 1570 where the renowned Sufi mystic had his hermitage and had sat in meditation during his lifetime. one of the most famous and fine examples of artistic work on marble masterpieces in India. It is situated in the north half of the great courtyard of the 'Jami Masjid' (Royal Mosque) in the city of 'Fathehpur Sikri'.At this place Emperor Akbar came to seek the blessings of Sufi Shrine for a son when he lost all his hopes. The Sfi Shrine was the \advisor and teacher of Emperor. This live example is made by Akbar to perpetuate the memory of the Saint in the midst of Mosque. Right now the Fathehpur Sikri complex is immaculately preserved by the conservation work done by the Archaeological Survey of India. Best season to visit this place is Nov. to Feb. |
| How to Reach :
By Air: Nearest Airport is Agra's Kheria airport. Delhi (204 Kms). Flights are on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
By Rail: Nearest Railway Station is Agra.
By Road: Nearest Bus Stand is Agra which is well connected by bus services of other States and other cities of Uttar Pradesh. |
Cheraman Juma Masjid :
This Juma Masjid is believed to be the first mosque in India. Cheraman Juma Masjid is situated in Methala Village of Kodungalloor taluk (Thrissur district) in the state of Kerala and was Built around 629 AD. The mosque is a mixture of Traditional Kerala and Arab ArchitectureThe famous site where St. Thomas landed in 52 Ad is also 5 km away from this mosque.
The nearby historical places includes the Mahadeva temple which is 250 mtr away, the old Palace of Chera kings and the famous Kodungallur bhagvathy temple whichis just 2 km away.
How to Reach :
By Air : The nearest international airport is at Nedumbassery, Ernakulam (30 kms Kodungallur).
By Rail : The nearest railway station is at Irinjalakuda (20 km from Thrissur) .
By Road: The nearest bus stand is at Kodungallur (3km) which is well connected to Ernakulam/Thrissur and Kodungallur.
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Dargah Sharief: This holy Tomb which is also known as Dargaah Sharif, is one of the principle holy shrines and most famous Muslim Pilgrimage center in India. It is Situated in the old part of the town of Ajmer in the State of Rajasthan. The tomb is grand marble shrine begun by Iltutmish and completed by Humayun. This tomb contains therelics of the Grat sufi Saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din-Chisti (1140-1235).
It is considered the second holiest pilgrim site after Mecca. It is believed by the Muslims that seven pilgrimages to Ajmer equal one to Mecca. Khwaja Sahib was a Persian orphaned at the age of 16 who later turned to spiritualism. He is believed to be a direct descendant of Ali who is son in law of Prophet Mohamed. The sufi Shrine arrived at Ajmer in 1192 at the age of 52. He was strong believer in owning private property because he feels that it is a hindrance in spiritualism.
Khwaja Moin-ud-din-Chisti was a Persian orphaned at the age of 16 who later spirituality. The force of his spiritual presence won over, even the Hindu Rajputs at that time. The shrine is concered as a place of wish fulfillment who pray with devout and pure heart offered by Not only the Muslims but people of other religions also throng the holy dargah and pray for the fulfillment of their desires. The shrine is considered to be a place of wish fulfillment for those who pray
with devout and pure hearts along with flowers, velvet cloth, Itra (Perfume) and sandalwood at the shrine. Nearby Mazar includes Bibi Hafiz Jamal (the Saints daughter), Chimni Begum (Shah Jahan’s Daughter) and Alamgiri Masjid built by Emperor Aurangzeb.Urs is held on the Anniversary for six days every year. The sixth day of the Urs is only for Khadims (community who maintains and manages Dargah) and no one is allowed to Dargah on this day. Best season to visit this holy shrine is Oct. to Feb.
How to Reach:
By Air : Nearest airport is Jaipur(132 km);
By Rail : Nearest Railway Station is Ajmer and well connected to Delhi-Jaipur-Ahmedabad-Mumbai line.
By Road : Ajmer Bus Stand is connected Delhi to Mumbai (Bombay) via Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur & Ahmedabad.
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| Haji Ali Mosque :
This holy mosque is situated in Mumbai in the State of Maharashtra. The tomb is of a Muslim Saint Haji Ali who meditated on these very shores of Arabian Sea. The mosque lies opposite to the famous Mahalakshmi temple and can be approached from Lala Rajpatrai Marg.
The stories tells that Haji Ali was a wealthy Muslim merchant who renounced all his worldly belongings before embarking on a pilgrimage to Mecca. It is said that after his death in Mecca and the casket miraculously drifted and came to the spot where the mosque and tomb were built by his devotes in the early 19th century. Throughout the year the mosque can be visited.
How to Reach :
By Air : Bombay's International Terminal which is used by all International and Domestic Airlines .
By Rai l: Mumbai Railways station is well connected to all parts of India
By Road : Well connected to all parts of country.
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