Urs Ajmer
Fair Overview
The Urs fair is in remembrance of the great Sufi saint Khwaja
Moin-ud-din Chisti where people of all communities gather from various
parts of the world to pay homage. The pilgrims make rich offerings at
the holy spot which are called Nazara. Rose, Jasmine perfumes and
sandalwood pastes are offered. Professional singers called qawwals sing
in the praise of the saint with high pitched voice and people listen
attentively. It is held on the 6th lunar month and ends on the last day
of that month.
Information on Urs Ajmer Fair, Rajasthan
Mehfils which means religious assemblies are held at night and is
presided by the Sajjada Nashin of the dargah. There are separate places
for women. The mehfil ends late at night with a prayer for the Khwaja so
that his soul rests in peace.
Looting of kheer is an interesting ritual. This kheer is cooked in
large cauldrons and is distributed as blessed food. Fatiha and Salamti
are read on the 6th of Rajab at the end of the Mehfil. A recitation of
poems is arranged where poets of all communities recite poems.
Location and Reaching Urs Ajmer Fair, Rajasthan
Ajmer is located at a distance of 132 km south west of Jaipur and 198
km east of Jodhpur. Connection by road to Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and
Kota is available. Ajmer is located on the Delhi-Ahmedabad railway line.
During this festival there are buses which ply from all cities.
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