What is Ajmer Sharif famous for?
One of the most visited places of Ajmer; the Ajmer Dargah is a Sufi shrine which is believed to be one of the holiest places in Rajasthan. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, who was a Persian Sufi saint, is enshrined in this place owing to his secular preaching’s.
Do Pakistanis visit Ajmer Sharif?
New Delhi: After a gap of two years, a batch of over 200 Pakistani pilgrims visited the historic dargah in Ajmer, Rajasthan, Sunday to mark the 808th Urs (death anniversary) of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. India had not granted visas to pilgrims in 2018 and 2019 due to tensions between the two countries.
Is Ajmer Sharif for Muslims?
People visit Ajmer mainly to see the tomb chamber of Kwaja Moinuddin Chishti better known as Ajmer Dargah. Though a Muslim religious holy place, devotees of other faiths too visit and pray here.
Are ladies allowed in Ajmer Sharif?
It shows how women at the shrine commemorating one of the most revered Sufi saints are granted free access to the sanctum sanctorum. “Ajmer Sharif is the biggest dargah in India. Hindus, Shias, Sikhs, all are allowed here,” says Moini.
Who built Ajmer Sharif?
Mughal King Humayun
The shrine was built by Mughal King Humayun in honour of this saint.
How can I go to Ajmer from Pakistan?
There is no direct connection from Islamabad to Ajmer. However, you can take the bus to Chandni Chowk, take the taxi to Islamabad airport, fly to Jaipur, take the taxi to Bagru, then take the bus to Ajmer.
Is Ajmer Sharif safe?
This place is very unsafe for family. Local people harassing the tourists. In other places even if people come to you, no one will touch you.
How many Muslims are there in Ajmer?
Ajmer District has an area of 8,481 km2, and a population of 2,583,052 (2011 census). There are 1,869,044 Hindus, 244,341 Muslims and 47,812 Jains.
Does Ajmer have an airport?
The city does not have an airport of its own but tourists from different parts of the country can land at the nearby Jaipur airport and then travel to Ajmer by road. The Jaipur airport is approximately 130 km away from the heart of Ajmer city.