Ajmer Dargah Sharif

It is believed that a person who prays with a pure heart at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah gets all his or her wishes fulfilled. Ajmer Sharif is a Sufi shrine and one of the most visited places in Ajmer. The pious Persian Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti who is well-known for his secular preaching is enshrined here.

Many Muslims believe that Moinuddin Chisti was Muhammad’s direct descendant and it was at his request (Muhammad came to his dream) that he went to India. He reached Ajmer in 1192 via Lahore and stayed there till his death in 1236 AD.

His shrine was built by Mughal Emperor Humayun, and to enter the dargah, you need to go through a series of massive doors made from silver with beautiful carvings. As you reach the courtyard, you will come across the tomb of Moinuddin Chishti, carved out of marble. It has gold plating on the top and is guarded by a railing made from silver and a marble screen.

There are several mosques inside the dargah complex, built by Akbar and Shah Jahan, who made it a point to visit Ajmer at least once a year.

The place is an architectural marvel and perfect for connecting to your spiritual self. You do not have to be religious to visit this place. The peacefulness and serenity of this place are something that you would not get anywhere else.

History of Ajmer Dargah Sharif

The rich history that is associated with the Ajmer Sharif Dargah will leave you awestruck. Apart from the brilliant architecture, get ready to witness and experience spiritual peace at the tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti was a Persian man who had settled in the region of Lahore which was also a part of India back then. As the story goes, the Sufi saint was believed to have locked himself up at this very place to offer prayers for the less fortunate.

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was almost 114 years old and his sacred mortal remains are what constitute his tomb. He breathed his last in the early 13th century and was believed to have had immense spiritual powers. Even today, you will come across stories that claim that any wish that is made in front of his tomb in Ajmer Sharif Dargah will get fulfilled.

Architecture of Ajmer Dargah Sharif

Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built during the Mughal rule and thus depicts the typical Mughal style of architecture. You will find several courtyards and structures like the Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, and Nizam Gate within the Dargah. When you enter the Dargah, you will pass through the majestic Buland Darwaza which is the grand gateway.

The tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti itself, speaks volumes of the magnificence of Mughal architecture. You will find the tomb under a dome-shaped chamber lined with silver railings. The surrounding pillars and walls are made out of marble which further adds an edge to the place.