Urs at Galiyakot

Urs at Galiyakot is to be found in Dungarpur district of Rajasthan where a faction of Ismaili Shia Muslims inhabits. Devotees from all over the world flock at Galiyakot to cherish the memories of Sayyed Fakhruddin, a famous saint of Islam religion. The people especially come to this startling region of Rajasthan to fulfill their mannat(desire). In case, the mannat gets fulfilled, the devotees come here again for thanksgiving.

In devotional gathering called 'majlis' at Urs, mass prayers and recital of the Holy Quranis takes place. People make the offerings of sweets, fruits, cash, coconut and jaggery. In this get together, all the Muslims participate. The fair of Urs at Galiyakot is fêted on the 27th day of Moharram. To give a pleasant looks to the fair, the tomb is decked with elegant flowers and the mosque is lighted up all over.

In the fair, a beautifully decorated catacomb (Mazar-e-Fakhri) is a must see. The tomb is decorated with flowers and lit up with lamps before the ceremonies begin. The Urs begins with mass prayers and recitation of the Holy Quran.

Dungarpur is easily reachable from rail or by bus. The route of Ratlam of 144 kms is generally followed by the visitors. The ceremonies of Urs at Galiyakot are highly captivating and entertaining.

To feel blessed in the mind boggling fair of Urs at Galiyakot, one need to book tickets to Rajasthan. Along with the fair, one can check out all the wonderful destinations located in the close vicinity of Galiyakot.