Travel News Desk, Ajmer, a city surrounded by the Aravalli hills, just 135 kilometers away from Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur, is no less than a paradise for tourists. Especially for those who come here in search of peace and tranquility. Although there are many places worth visiting in Ajmer, but Ajmer is famous not only in the country but all over the world for Ajmer Sharif Dargah. This shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India.
Ajmer Sharif is the shrine of Sufi saint Chishti.
Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built by the Mughal ruler Humayun and his subsequent rulers Akbar and Shah Jahan built several mosques in the Dargah complex. The marble tomb of Sufi saint Chishti is situated in the middle of the Dargah. Flowers, sheets and sweets are offered at Chishti Dargah. If you visit the Dargah and have time, do not forget to listen to the Qawwali performed here. It usually takes place on Thursday and Friday evenings. If you are also planning to visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah, then read some important things before going there…
– In the winter season the Dargah remains open from 5 am to 9 pm and in the summer season from 4 am to 10 pm. There is a break in between between 3 pm and 4 pm. Also, there is no entry fee to go inside the Dargah.
– It is prohibited to carry any kind of bag or luggage inside the Dargah. You can only take mobile phones with you. It is also prohibited to carry a camera inside the Dargah.
– It is very important for women to wear a scarf on their head and for men to wear a cap on their head while going inside the Dargah.
– You may have to face a lot of crowd inside the Dargah, so take care of your belongings.
