Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Ajmer · Ajmer

One of the most revered Sufi shrines in the world — the tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, drawing pilgrims of all faiths.

Timings

Open early morning to late night (varies by season)

Entry

Free

Best time

Evening for the qawwali; Urs festival is the peak

Time needed

1–2 hours

The Ajmer Sharif Dargah is among the holiest Sufi shrines on earth — the resting place of the revered 13th-century saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. For over 800 years, pilgrims of every faith have travelled here to seek blessings, making it one of India's most powerful symbols of shared devotion.

The complex, with its silver gates, marble courtyards and great domed tomb, hums with constant activity — the scent of roses, the offering of chadars, and above all the soul-stirring qawwali music sung at the shrine. During the annual Urs festival, it draws vast crowds from across the subcontinent.

Don't miss

›The main shrine and the offering of a rose-petal chadar.
›The evening qawwali (devotional Sufi music).
›The huge ceremonial cooking cauldrons (degs) in the courtyard.

Good to know

Cover your head before entering (cloths are available), and be prepared for large crowds and narrow, busy approach lanes. Guardians may offer to help with offerings — agree any amount clearly beforehand.