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Ajmer Sharif : Awakening of Sufism in South Asia featuring 200 unique and evocative photographs of the tombs, monuments, rituals and pilgrims at Ajmer Sharif, is a signpost on a spiritual journey. The Sufi saint Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti introduced the Chisti Order of Sufism to the Indian subcontinent in the 12th century. His dargah at Ajmer is a center of pilgrimage for thousands of seekers of all faiths, even today. Daily, numerous pilgrims arrive to pay homage at the shrine, seek the blessings of the saint known as Gharib Nawaz (Benefactor of the poor) and take part in the rituals at this sacred site. This in-depth researched work traces the history, spiritual journey and mystical influence of Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti. Describing his life and times, the Mughal emperors who were his devotees and his enduring legacy, the book highlights the special features of his dargah at Ajmer Sharif.
ISBN - 9789385285646
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Pages : 176
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