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Dargah of Hazrat Shah Turkman
Bayabani |
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| East of Turkman Gate on Asaf Ali Road, just before
the Holy Trinity Church lies the dargah (shrine) of a very pious
and holy Muslim saint, Hazrat Shah Turkman Bayabani. The shrine
is said to be the oldest place in the whole of Old Delhi, as
it had been here even before Shah Jahan's new capital city Shahjahanabad
was built. Turkman Gate was named after this saint who died
in 1240 AD. The saint belonged to a special sect known as Bayabani,
who believed in praying and living alone in a secluded place,
close to nature, away from the inhabited area. One can very
well imagine that this place in the early 13th century must
be a densely wooded area quite far from any habitation. |
| At present, the shrine is located in a thickly
populated area but still the small decent white building, which
marks the shrine, is still close to nature as it is situated
under a huge tree. The grave is inside this building and is
covered with a bright colored cloth and flowers with incense
sticks are lighted in a corner. The shrine is quite popular
among the local people. |
| Note: Do not forget
to remove your shoes before you enter the shrine. |
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