Archive · 22 Dec 2025
PM Modi offers Chadar at Ajmer Dargah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a special cloth called a Chadar to be placed on the tomb of a famous Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti, in Ajmer.
The Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, took this Chadar to Ajmer and placed it on the tomb during a special event called Urs.
This event is happening on Monday.
Rijiju was joined by other ministers and took part in traditional activities at the Dargah Sharif.
He also shared his experience on social media, talking about the importance of the saint's message of love and unity.
The main ceremonies for this event started on December 17 and will end on December 30.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a ceremonial Chadar to the tomb of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti during the 814th annual Urs at the Dargah Sharif in Ajmer on Monday.
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju laid the velvet Chadar at the memorial tomb of Gharib Nawaz on behalf of the prime minister.
Rijiju was accompanied by Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Chaudhary and Rajasthan Minister for Water Resources Suresh Rawat.
He performed ziyarat, attended traditional rituals, and was felicitated by Khadims at the dargah in the Mehfil Khana.
Rijiju shared his experience on his Twitter handle, emphasizing the saint's message of love, compassion, and unity.
- Who
- Kiren Rijiju, on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Offering a ceremonial Chadar at the Ajmer Dargah Sharif
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Ajmer Dargah Sharif
- Why
- To participate in the 814th annual Urs of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti
Religious Significance
Political Gesture
Nature of the Offering
Religious Significance
The offering of the Chadar is a deeply religious act, honoring the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti and participating in the spiritual rituals of the Urs.
Political Gesture
The act is also seen as a political gesture, aimed at reaching out to the Muslim community and showcasing the government's respect for religious diversity.
- Event
- 814th annual Urs at Ajmer Dargah Sharif
- Date
- Monday
- Location
- Ajmer Dargah Sharif
- Person Offering Chadar
- Kiren Rijiju
- On Behalf Of
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Ceremony Duration
- December 17 to December 30
- Accompanying Ministers
- Bhagirath Chaudhary, Suresh Rawat
- Social Media Post
- Rijiju's tweet about the visit and prayers
