Archive · 19 May 2025
621st Urs of Khwaja Bande Nawaz Begins in Kalaburagi
Imagine a big religious festival happening!
It's like a special birthday celebration for a holy person named Khwaja Bande Nawaz.
People gather at a special place called a Dargah in Kalaburagi to celebrate.
First, they put up a flag.
Then, they say prayers and share special treats.
The leader of the Dargah, along with family and devotees, leads the ceremonies.
There will be processions, including one with sandal paste.
The celebration started with prayers and rituals.
It will be going on for a few days, with special events happening each day.
The 621st Urs-e-Shareef of Hazrat Syed Khwaja Bande Nawaz commenced with a flag hoisting.
The Sajjada Nasheen performed the flag hoisting ceremony at the historic Eleven Steps.
Special prayers and distribution of sacred offerings followed the flag ceremony.
A procession bearing sandal paste will be taken out towards the dargah.
The Urs celebrations will conclude on Friday.
- Who
- Hazrat Syed Muhammad Ali Al-Hussaini, the Sajjada Nasheen of the Dargah, and devotees.
- What
- The 621st Urs-e-Shareef of Hazrat Syed Khwaja Bande Nawaz commenced.
- When
- The Urs began on Saturday with the flag hoisting and will conclude on Friday.
- Where
- At the Hazrat Syed Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah in Kalaburagi.
- Why
- To celebrate the Urs-e-Shareef of Hazrat Khwaja Bande Nawaz.
- Event
- Urs-e-Shareef
- Location
- Kalaburagi
- Main Figure
- Hazrat Syed Khwaja Bande Nawaz
- Sajjada Nasheen
- Hazrat Syed Muhammad Ali Al-Hussaini
- Key Ritual
- Parcham Kushai (flag hoisting)
- Start Date
- Saturday
- End Date
- Friday