Urs Fair, Ajmer
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 Ajmer, the city where the
Dargah of the great sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti stands, is a sacred
centre of pilgrimage. Hallowed by the memories of the great seer, Ajmer
has earned the epithet of "Madinat- ul- Hind or the Madina of India".
Ajmer, the city where the Dargah of great Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin
Chishti stands, is center of pilgrimage.
Each year, the followers of the master congregate here from all parts
of the world on the occasion of the annual festival of Urs to pay
their obeisance and to seek the saint's blessings for fulfillment of wishes.
Devotees of all sects and faiths come here as the saint's blessings are
infallible for all.
Thus, the festival presents a unique picture of harmony and universal brotherhood.
The Urs festival begins with the sighting of the moon Rajab each year.
The beginning of the festivities is heralded by the melodious sounds
of shehnai alongwith scintillating rhythmic accompaniment of naggaras.
Urs is celebrated from the 1st to the 9th of Rajab annually. The festival
comes to an end with the culmination of the first "Qul" on
the 6th Rajab and the second "Qul" on 9th Rajab.
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