1532 CE
The marble dome
The white dome over the sanctum, its date inscribed in gold on the northern wall. The golden crown was gifted by the Nawab of Rampur.
خواجہ غریب نواز رحمۃ اللہ علیہ
The threshold of Gharib Nawaz, Sultan-ul-Hind
Ziyarat, teachings and spiritual guidance at the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (R.A.), from Khanqah Chishty Hussain, Dargah Sharif, Ajmer.
1236 CEYear Gharib Nawaz passed away
800+Years of the Chishti order in India
20,000Pilgrims on an ordinary day
6–19 DecUrs programme 2026
6Rajab Urs Mubarak 1448 AH · 6–19 Dec 2026 815th Urs of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz (R.A.) Flag ceremony on 6 December, Urs begins on 11 December and Bara Qul on 19 December. During the Urs the silver Jannati Darwaza is opened and washed with rose water. View programmeHide programme
Urs Programme 2026
The 815th Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (R.A.) is observed in the Islamic month of Rajab. Dates may shift by a day with the moon sighting.
6Dec
Sunday
Flag Ceremony
The flag is raised on the Buland Darwaza, announcing the Urs.
11Dec
Friday
Urs begins
The Jannati Darwaza is opened. Nightly Mehfil-e-Sama begins.
16Dec
Wednesday
Chhati Sharif
The annual Fateha (6 Rajab). The Jannati Darwaza is closed.
18Dec
Friday
Namaz-e-Jumma
Friday congregational prayer at the Dargah.
19Dec
Saturday
Bara Qul
The concluding Qul, closing the Urs.
Mehfil-e-SamaQawwali every night of the Urs in the Mehfil Khana.
Jannati DarwazaThe silver door opens on 11 Dec and is washed with rose water; it closes on 16 Dec.
Visiting tipsCrowds are very large; book stays early, travel light and keep valuables secure.
Welcome to Ajmer Dargah Sharif
Illuminating the teachings of Gharib Nawaz
Embark on a spiritual journey to the heart of Sufism. We are dedicated to sharing the timeless teachings of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty (R.A.) and to fostering a space where seekers from all walks of life find solace and inspiration.
- IPropagation of teachings. His life and wisdom, to inspire love, compassion and unity.
- IISufi healing. Healing traditions that cross every boundary of faith and culture.
- IIIInterfaith harmony. Dialogue and the universal values that bind us together.
Allah says
أَلَا إِنَّ أَوْلِيَاءَ اللَّهِ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ
“Behold! Verily, the friends of Allah shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve.”
The Prophet ﷺ stated
“Allah Almighty says: Whoever shows enmity to a friend of Mine, I declare war against him.”
Sultan-ul-Hind · Benefactor of the Poor
Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz (R.A.)
Revered as a Friend of Allah (Aulia-Allah), his paternal lineage traces to Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his maternal lineage to Hazrat Imam Hassan (A.S.), making him a Sayyid, a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
In Ajmer he practised Sulh-e-Kul, peace to all, to bring understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims, and introduced Qawwali (Sama) to carry his message to a people who loved music. For him religion was not ritual but the service of humanity; he struck at the roots of parochialism, casteism and religious exclusiveness.
“To relieve the misery of those in distress, to fulfil the needs of the helpless, and to feed the hungry.”
His answer when asked about the highest devotion to God
- RiverGenerosity like a river
- SunKindness like the sun
- EarthHumility like the earth
- 1141–42 CEBorn in Sistan, Iran, and raised in Persia. After his father Sayyid Ghiyasuddin passed away, he inherited a windmill and an orchard.
- AwakeningSheikh Ibrahim Qundoozi gave him a piece of bread; on eating it he attained enlightenment, sold his property, gave the wealth to the poor and set out in search of divine knowledge.
- Twenty yearsDisciple of Sheikh Usman Harooni (R.A.), whom he served tirelessly before receiving his master's robe.
- Mecca & MedinaPerformed Hajj with his master. In Medina, in a vision, the Prophet ﷺ commanded him to proceed to India and show the path of truth to its people.
- LahoreMeditated at the shrine of Sheikh Ali Hajweri (Data Ganj Bakhsh) and composed the couplet “Ganj Bakhsh-e Faiz-e Alam, Mazhar-e Noor-e Khuda.”
- Ajmer, 1236 CESettled in Ajmer, drew a large following and passed away on 6 Rajab, the day his Urs is observed. His Dargah is among the most visited shrines in South Asia.
Ziyarat Info
Inside the Dargah Sharif
Built and adorned over eight centuries by sultans, Mughal emperors, Rajput rulers and the Nizam of Hyderabad, the complex welcomes people of every faith.
Nizam Gate · Buland Darwaza
The great gates
Pilgrims enter through the Nizam Gate, gifted by the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad in 1911, then pass the Shahjahani Gate and the high Buland Darwaza, where the Urs flag is raised.
Langar · since 1568
The Degs
Two giant cauldrons gifted by Emperor Akbar and Emperor Jahangir still cook degh ka khana, sweet rice with ghee, nuts and raisins, for pilgrims.
1637 CE
Shahjahani Masjid
Shah Jahan's white marble Jami Masjid, west of the shrine, hosts the Friday prayer. The red sandstone Akbari Masjid stands nearby.
1888 CE
Mehfil Khana
The assembly hall for qawwals, with a patterned ceiling and chandeliers. It opens mainly during the Urs for the nightly Mehfil-e-Sama.
Jhalra
The sacred waters
The Jhalra, a natural water tank, has served pilgrims for centuries. Shah Jahan and Queen Mary added further tanks to the complex.
Daily rituals
The rhythm of the Dargah
- Before dawn
- Gates open for Fajr
- Five daily prayers
- In congregation
- Dua-e-Roshni
- At sunset, candles carried in
- Qawwali
- After Isha prayer
- Closing
- Sanctum cleaned and locked
Chadar & Niyaz
Offering a chadar
Pilgrims present a chadar, an embroidered sheet laid over the blessed grave, together with rose petals and niyaz (sweets or food offered and shared). Tonnes of roses arrive at the shrine every day.
Peer Sahib can arrange a chadar, flowers and a dua on your behalf if you cannot travel, or guide you through the ziyarat when you arrive.
Teachings
Faith, the Friends of Allah and the mystic path
اللہ کے آخری رسول
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, foretold in earlier scriptures
The final messenger of Allah, whose coming was foretold by earlier prophets. Traces of these prophecies remain in the Torah, the Psalms and the Gospels.
Torah · Deuteronomy 18:17–19
A prophet like Moses
“I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will put My words in his mouth.”
Understood to refer to the Prophet ﷺ, descended from Ishmael, who brought divine law as Moses did.
Torah · Deuteronomy 33:2
Mount Paran
“The Lord came from Sinai and dawned over them from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran.”
Sinai for Moses, Seir for Jesus, Paran for the land around Mecca where the final revelation came.
Psalms
One who will establish Your way
“O God, send to us after the interregnum one who will establish Your way.”
A plea understood as answered by the Prophet ﷺ, who brought final and complete guidance.
Gospel · Matthew 21:42–43
The rejected stone
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone… given to a people who will produce its fruit.”
Read as a prophet who would establish God's kingdom, and a community bearing its fruit.
Gospel · John 16:7, 16:13
The Paraclete
“When he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own.”
Some scholars interpret the Paraclete as the Prophet ﷺ, who spoke only what was revealed to him.
In summary
One continuous message
These references point to the continuity of the divine message and affirm the Prophet ﷺ as the final messenger, bringing guidance and truth to all humanity.
Awliya’ Allah
The Friends of Allah
The Awliya’ are devoted servants who have attained spiritual enlightenment in their earthly lives. They remember Allah constantly and purify themselves through effort, self-discipline, abstinence and prayer, drawing near Him through worship and service to humanity.
The Awliya’ are not worshipped. They are respected as beloved servants of Allah, below the prophets in rank yet recognised as their true successors. Learning from their lives strengthens faith without compromising Tawheed.
Is visiting a dargah shirk?
All things come from Allah, and He has established means through which His blessings reach us. Visiting the shrines of the Awliya’, touching the chaddar, or asking their intercession for a murad is love and respect, not worship, and is not shirk or bid‘ah.
Pilgrims kiss the ghilaf of the Kaaba and the Hajar al-Aswad; believers kiss the Quran out of reverence for its message. In each case the act is reverence, not worship.
What does seeking intercession mean?
It is like asking friends, relatives or officials for help in worldly matters, while knowing that life and death rest with Allah alone. The intercession of the saints is a means by which believers hope to gain Allah's favour.
Are the Awliya’ in the Quran and Hadith?
“Its true guardians are none but the righteous” (Al-Anfal 8:34). “He has succeeded who purifies it” (Ash-Shams 91:9). “Except one who comes to Allah with a sound heart” (Ash-Shu‘ara 26:89).
The Prophet ﷺ said Allah supports this nation through the supplications and sincerity of its weak (Sunan an-Nasa’i), and spoke of forty Abdal through whom the earth is preserved and help is given.
The blessings granted to the Awliya’
By Allah's command of Kun Fayakun, “Be, and it is”, their supplications are granted. Countless accounts tell of people cured without medicine through their prayers. Centuries later they still draw those seeking relief from worldly and spiritual difficulty.
Mystic Path
Understanding Sufism (Tasawwuf)
Tasawwuf is the spiritual path in Islam that focuses on the inner journey toward the Truth and closeness to God. It may include philosophical reflection, but its essence is lived discipline and practice.
Definitions
- Annihilation of the ego in God's will
- Removing vices, cultivating character
- Ever-presence with God (Junayd al-Baghdadi)
- Seeing events as signs of His mercy
Essence
- Observing Shari‘ah outwardly and inwardly
- Action aligned with sincere intention
- Humility and complete submission
The path
- Continuous striving toward God
- Purifying the heart of all but Him
- Following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ
Principles
- Divine oneness
- Altruism, others first
- Contentment with the lawful
- Insight into inner meaning
Healing Touch
Spiritual healing, offered free
Chief Moallim Gaddinashin (Peer Sahib) Syed Imran Chishty provides spiritual healing under the guidance of Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz (R.A.), free of charge, to people anywhere in the world, regardless of race, religion or gender.
Healing is sought for
- Financial and business difficulties
- Mental distress, anxiety, emotional imbalance
- Physical ailments, chronic and joint pain
- Ancestral or unexplained spiritual disturbances
- Domestic and marital issues
- Negative energies and the evil eye
- Behavioural concerns in children
- Legal disputes and prolonged hardship
- Infertility and recurrent miscarriage
- Sleep problems, fear and nightmares
Spiritual healing is offered as support alongside medical care, never in place of it. Please continue any treatment prescribed by your doctor.
The Taweez
A spiritual amulet of blessed prayers
Written by an experienced Peer Sahib or Shaykh and prayed upon before use, sometimes in numerical or symbolic form in saffron ink.
The capsule
The written prayer is sealed inside a small protective cylindrical capsule.
Worn
Worn around the neck for a specific need, or for general blessing and protection.
Dissolved in water
The prayer may be dissolved in drinking water, so the blessed water brings spiritual relief.
What if someone else drinks the blessed water?
There is no harm. It is considered beneficial for anyone.
Is a Taweez linked to negative practices?
Used correctly and with sincere intention, it serves only positive spiritual purposes.
How do I find a trustworthy Peer Sahib?
Seek recommendations from people you trust and from respected spiritual communities.
Can people of other faiths benefit?
Yes. The Sufi tradition is built on compassion and service to all.
Plan your visit
Timings, travel and etiquette
Practical guidance for your ziyarat. Timings shift with the season and during the Urs, so check with us before you travel.
Dargah timings
- Summer
- 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Winter
- 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Dua-e-Roshni
- At sunset
- Qawwali
- After Isha
- Entry
- Free, open to all
Per Incredible India (Govt. of India). Hours change during the Urs.
Getting here
- Ajmer Junction (AII)
- about 2 km
- Kishangarh Airport (KQH)
- about 30 km
- Jaipur Airport (JAI)
- about 135 km
- Delhi Airport (DEL)
- about 400 km
The last stretch is through narrow lanes; go on foot or by auto-rickshaw.
Before you visit
- Cover your head; caps and scarves are sold at the gates.
- Dress modestly and leave footwear at the shoe stands.
- Keep valuables secure; crowds peak on Thursdays, Fridays and in the Urs.
- Large bags may not be allowed inside; travel light.
Best time and where to stay
October to March is the most comfortable, with cool days. April to June is very hot, with highs above 40 °C. For the Urs, book well ahead and expect very large crowds.
Guest houses and hotels line Dargah Bazaar and the lanes around the shrine, with larger hotels near the station and Ana Sagar. Message us and we will suggest a stay close to the Dargah.
Around Ajmer
Nearby places
about 3 km
Ana Sagar Lake
12th-century lake with Shah Jahan's marble baradari pavilions.
Above the Dargah
Taragarh
Hill fort with sweeping views and the shrine of Miran Sahib.
Next to the Dargah
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Mosque from 1199 CE, famed for its carved arches.
about 14 km
Pushkar
Sacred lake town across the Aravalli hills.Gallery
Dargah Sharif in pictures
Questions
Frequently asked
Anything else? Message Peer Sahib on WhatsApp and the khanqah will help you.
Can people of any faith visit the Dargah?
Yes. Gharib Nawaz taught Sulh-e-Kul, peace to all, and the Dargah has always welcomed people of every religion.
Is there an entry fee?
No. Entry to the Dargah is free. Offerings of chadar, flowers and niyaz are voluntary.
When is the Urs, and what happens?
In 2026 the Urs programme runs from the flag ceremony on 6 December to the Bara Qul on 19 December. The Urs begins and the Jannati Darwaza opens on 11 December, and Chhati Sharif falls on 16 December. The dates move each year with the lunar calendar.
Can a chadar or dua be offered on my behalf?
Yes. Contact Peer Sahib with your name and intention and he will arrange it at the Dargah.
Is the spiritual healing really free?
Yes. Peer Sahib offers healing and taweez free of charge to anyone, anywhere in the world.
Can women enter the Dargah?
Yes. Women visit the shrine and may attend the Mehfil-e-Sama during the Urs. Please cover your head and dress modestly.
Contact
Guidance, support and spiritual assistance
“Service to humanity is the highest form of worship.”
AddressSyed Imran Chishty (Peer Sahib), S/o Syed Zameer Ahmed Chishty
Khanqah Chishty Hussain (Aftab House), Panni Gram Chowk
Dargah Sharif, Ajmer 305001, Rajasthan, India
Khanqah Chishty Hussain (Aftab House), Panni Gram Chowk
Dargah Sharif, Ajmer 305001, Rajasthan, India
Mobile & WhatsApp+91 95876 84712
Phone+91 99284 18797
Emailservice@ajmerdargahindia.com
HoursMonday to Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST
Location
Panni Gram Chowk, Dargah Sharif
The khanqah is inside the Dargah area, a short walk from the Nizam Gate. Ajmer Junction railway station is about 2 km away.