Shrine of Sayyed Fakhruddin
Distance : 24km from Dungarpur Galiyakot located 24 Km from
Dungarpur on the banks of the Mahi river, was once the capital of the
Paramaras.
¤ Main Attractions
Fakhruddin Dargah
It is an important site for the Dawoodi Bohras, a sect of the Shiite
Muslims and a famous venue for the observance of Urs (death) of the
venerated saint of Dawoodi Bohras - Sayyed Fakhruddin.
Fakhruddin's dargah is a white domed structure with four arched
entrances and his mausoleum Mazar-e-Fakhri for the ziyarat(pilgrimage)
is visited by many pilgrims from India & abroad.
Thousands of devotees visit the shrine on the 27th day of Muharram,
the first month of the Islamic calendar.
The saint’s followers come to his mausoleum Mazar-e-Fakhri for
the ziyarat (pilgrimage) from all parts of the country and abroad as
well. Thousands of them visit the shrine for the annual Urs held on
the 27th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The
devotees come here to have their wishes fulfilled, and return to
express their gratitude after their prayers are fulfilled. Before the
ceremonies begin the saint’s tomb is decorated with flowers and
lit up with lamps. The Urs begins with mass prayers and recitations
from the Qoran, and songs in praise of the saint are sung in
devotional gatherings called majlis. The ceremonies are presided over
by Dai-ul-Mutlaq, the religious head of the community. A community
lunch is also organized here that is partaken by one and all.
Jain Temples
Apart from the Muslim shrine, Galiyakot also has some beautiful Jain
temples, throng by thousands of devotees from all over the country.
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