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| URS
GALIYAKOT |
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| Celebrated In
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Galiyakot, Dungarpur Distt., 160 Kms from Udaipur. |
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| Festival of :
Ismaili Shia Muslims |
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| Memorial :
Saint Sayyed Fakhruddin |
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| Timing :
On the 27th day of Moharram |
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| Galiyakot is a small village of
Tehsil Sagwara in Dungarpur District. It is located on the banks of the river
Mahi and holds special significance for Dawoodi Bohras, a sect of the Ismaili
Shia Muslims. They converge at Galiyakot for 'ziyarat' (pilgrimage) at the
memorial of the revered saint, Sayyed Fakhruddin, The mausoleum is called
Mazar-e-Fakhri. The followers of the saint arrive here not only from the States
of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan but also from abroad. |
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| THE URS |
| Thousands of followers and devotees converge at
the shrine during the annual Urs, which is celebrated on the 27th day of
Moharram, the first month of the Muslim calendar. Many devotees seek blessings
of the saint to have their wishes fulfilled. This is called 'mannat' and
generally, the devotees come to the shrine again to express their gratitude
after their wishes are fulfilled. |
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| Before the Urs ceremonies begin,
the tomb is decorated with flowers and lit up with lamps. The Urs is initiated
with mass prayers and recitation of the Holy Quran. A devotional gathering
called 'majlis' is held wherein songs are sung in praise of the saint. A free
community lunch is organised and all the devotees feel privileged to partake of
that feast. The ceremonies of the Urs are headed by the Dai-ul- Mutlaq, who is
the religious head of the community. People make offerings at the shrine
consisting of sweets, fruits, coconut and jaggery. Cash offerings are also
made. |
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