Ajmer, Rajasthan · India
Welcome to Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the resting place of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (RA), beloved as Gharib Nawaz.
Our vision · A welcome for every heart
Through prayer, guidance and heartfelt hospitality.
Our vision is to create a welcoming spiritual home inspired by the love, compassion and service of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (R.A.), Gharib Nawaz—connecting people across the world with the living traditions of Ajmer Sharif.
Through the devoted service of Peer Syed Bashir Ahmed Chishty Niazi and his family, we seek to support visitors with spiritual guidance, prayer, knowledge and heartfelt hospitality. Whether you seek comfort during a difficult time, wish to understand the Chishti tradition, or are preparing for ziyarat, you are welcome here. We respect every visitor’s faith, privacy, dignity and individual circumstances.
Khwaja Gharib Nawaz (RA)
For generations, devotees of different faiths have journeyed to Ajmer. Here, the memory of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz brings people together in prayer, gratitude and remembrance.
Explore the life associated with this sacred place, the heritage of its courtyards, and the traditions that continue to give it meaning.
Read about the saintKeep care for others at the heart of a devotional life.
Approach each person with dignity, kindness and respect.
Let remembrance find expression in generosity and everyday acts of care.
The blessed life & spiritual legacy
The memory of Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (RA) lives through learning, spiritual companionship and the communities that gather in his name.
Traditional biographies place his origins in twelfth-century Sistan. They describe journeys through Bukhara and Samarkand and his association with Khwaja Usman Haruni near Nishapur. Much of this early-life narrative reaches us through devotional histories written after his lifetime.
Read the scholarly accountThe Chishti order takes its name from Chisht, east of Herat, and predates Khwaja Sahib. He holds a foundational place in its Indian history. Accounts differ about the year he arrived in Ajmer; his association with the city and his passing there in 1236 remain central to his legacy.
The Chishti traditionGharib Nawaz means “comforter of the poor.” This beloved title reflects Khwaja Sahib’s compassion and care for those in need. Ziyarat, prayer and hospitality help us understand a legacy sustained by relationships as well as by monuments.
Explore his life and legacyThe National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities identifies Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki (RA) as his disciple and spiritual successor. Kaki’s shrine in Mehrauli, Delhi, recalls this relationship. Such connections link individual teachers and places within a wider history of spiritual fellowship.
Explore the heritage recordDiscover Ajmer Sharif
Begin with the history. Find meaning in the traditions. Make space for your own reflection.
The sacred precinct
Courtyards, gateways and the resting place at the centre of a living devotional tradition.
Explore the heritagePrayer & remembrance
Learn what Urs commemorates and how to prepare for this important gathering.
Understand UrsGenerosity & gratitude
An introduction to chadar, flowers, the great degs and the sharing of food.
Learn about offerings
A place of remembrance
A visit to the Dargah is an opportunity to slow down, learn and be considerate of the people sharing this sacred space.
Our visitor guide brings practical preparation together in one place: reaching Ajmer, checking visiting hours and approaching your ziyarat with care.
View the photographsThe Khadim & family legacy
Peer Syed Bashir Ahmed Chishty Niazi welcomes pilgrims, guides ziyarat and assists devotees visiting Ajmer Sharif. Discover his work and the family tradition of khidmat.
Visit the family-legacy sectionKhidmat · Service with care
Prepare for your ziyarat
Find travel guidance and useful questions to ask before you arrive. Allow extra time around major gatherings.
Seasonal hours published by Incredible India. Confirm current access locally, especially during Urs and other gatherings.
Hours & planning notesBefore you begin
Ajmer Sharif Dargah is the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (RA) in Ajmer, Rajasthan. He is widely known as Khwaja Gharib Nawaz.
Yes. In the spirit of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz’s love, compassion and service to humanity, we warmly welcome visitors of every faith to Ajmer Sharif. Whether you come to pray, reflect, discover the Sufi tradition or simply spend a quiet moment in this sacred place, you are welcome with an open heart. Come as you are in faith, with respect for the sanctity of the Dargah and kindness towards fellow visitors, and explore a living heritage of devotion, hospitality and human fellowship.
This website does not currently collect donations or process payments. Read our offerings guide to understand the traditions and the details to confirm before contributing.
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Share your personal experience of spiritual guidance, dua or hospitality with Peer Syed Bashir Ahmed Chishty Niazi.
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Gateways, marble arches & aerial perspectives
Bright, peaceful visualizations inspired by the entrance and Shahjahani Masjid at Ajmer Sharif. Each image is labelled with its origin and how it was created.
Beauty, stillness and remembrance
Explore the light, architecture and devotional beauty of Ajmer Sharif in our expanded gallery.
Explore the galleryAI-created artistic view — imagining the sacred place in a quiet moment without crowds. This is a visualisation, not a documentary photograph; architectural details may differ.
Explore dua, remembrance, taweez and spiritual support, with guidance from Peer Syed Bashir Ahmed Chishty Niazi.
Explore Sufi HealingAI-created devotional artwork — roses and prayer beads imagined in a moment of stillness and remembrance.Help improve this guide
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