The
entry to the Dargah is through the Dargah Bazar
that leads to the inner courtyard. The high gateway
has beautifully carved silver doors. In the courtyard
are kept two huge cauldrons with capacity of 2240
kg and 4480 kg. On special occasions, 'Kheer'
cooked in these cauldrons is distributed among
the pilgrims. The grave of the Sufi Saint is surrounded
by a silver railing and is partially covered with
a marble screen. The daughter of Shah Jahan had
built a prayer room in the Dargah for the women
devotees. The premises of the Dargah also has
the tomb of Bhishti, tomb of Saint's daughter-Bibi
Hafiz Jama, tomb of Shah Jahan's daughter Chimni
Begum.
The Urs Festival : The Urs
festival marks the death anniversary of the Khwaja.
It is believed that the pious saint spent the
last six days of his life praying, and only then
his soul left for the blissful journey to heaven.
It is for this that the devotees celebrate the
Urs festival every year during the first six days
of Rajjab, the 7th month of the Islamic calendar.
Devotees throng in large number from all over
to bow their heads before the saint during this
period and feel glad to receive sweetened rice
from the degs.
A major attraction during the Urs festival is
the rendering of Qawwali songs by the professional
qawwals. The magical Sufiana Kalam almost leave
the listeners in a state of hypnotism. The entire
atmosphere created is one of high respect and
faith.
During the Urs festival and even during other
time of the year, devotees need to cover their
head before entering the Dargah as a mark of
respect to the saint. It is also important for
devotees to make floral and sweet offerings
at the Dargah and light incense sticks.
The Dargah Sharief of Ajmer has its own distinct
place in the hearts of the people and ensures
that the name of Khwaja lives till the eternity.
