News for 'Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisty'

Sufi saint remark: SC refuses to quash FIRs against TV anchor

Sufi saint remark: SC refuses to quash FIRs against TV anchor

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Several FIRs were lodged against Devgan for using a derogatory term for the Sufi saint in the news debate show called '"Aar Paar'" on his channel on June 15.

SC stays coercive action against TV anchor on remarks on Sufi Saint

SC stays coercive action against TV anchor on remarks on Sufi Saint

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

It was alleged that the journalist in his news show on June 15 had used the term 'Lootera Chishti' for the Sufi saint, inviting reactions from the Muslim community.

PM offers chadar at Ajmer Sharif

PM offers chadar at Ajmer Sharif

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

A 'chadar' was on Sunday offered on behalf of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the dargah of sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

'Jannati Darwaja' opens in Ajmer for Eid

'Jannati Darwaja' opens in Ajmer for Eid

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

At Wagah, Pakistani Rangers offered sweets to Border Security Force personnel as officials on both sides shook hands at the Zero Line on the International Border.

PICS: Zardari offers prayers at Ajmer; donates $1 million

PICS: Zardari offers prayers at Ajmer; donates $1 million

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday offered prayers at the historic 13th century dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in this pilgrim town after which a $1 million donation for the shrine was announced.

Rijiju offers 'chadar' at Ajmer dargah sent by Modi

Rijiju offers 'chadar' at Ajmer dargah sent by Modi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Be it a Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist or Jain, everyone is welcome at the dargah, Rijiju said.

Man held for Ajmer blast

Man held for Ajmer blast

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The Rajasthan police have taken into custody a man from Chanda village here for interrogation in connection with the October 11 bomb blast at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer, the police said.

Kasuri extends 'hand of friendship'

Kasuri extends 'hand of friendship'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

I want to send a message to all the Indian people that the people of Pakistan want friendship with you, the Pakistan foreign minister said. \n\n

Muslims won't accept Common Civil Code: Bukhari

Muslims won't accept Common Civil Code: Bukhari

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

The former head of Delhi's Jama Masjid was in Ajmer to visit the memorial to Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

Ajmer's popular Hotel Khadim renamed as Ajaymeru

Ajmer's popular Hotel Khadim renamed as Ajaymeru

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The Rajasthan government has rechristened the state tourism corporation's well-known Hotel Khadim in Ajmer as 'Ajaymeru' with an aim to preserve the cultural heritage of the city, according to an official order.

What is Sonia's second prayer at Ajmer for?

What is Sonia's second prayer at Ajmer for?

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Congress boss breaks with tradition to send two chadars to the Ajmer dargah.

Court to hear plea claiming Shiv temple inside Ajmer dargah

Court to hear plea claiming Shiv temple inside Ajmer dargah

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

A local court in Ajmer has ordered notices to be issued to three parties in a civil suit claiming the existence of a Shiva temple within the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti. The suit, filed in September, seeks directions to resume worship at the alleged temple. The court has issued notices to the Ajmer Dargah Committee, Ministry of Minority Affairs, and the Archaeological Survey of India. The next hearing is scheduled for December 20.

Hindu outfit says Ajmer dargah was also a temple, clergy rejects claim

Hindu outfit says Ajmer dargah was also a temple, clergy rejects claim

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Claiming the mausoleum of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer was once a temple, a Hindu outfit has demanded a survey of the premises by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Pakistani pilgrims arrive for Urs

Pakistani pilgrims arrive for Urs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

The pilgrims have brought with them an expensive velvet chadar for making a collective offering at the tomb of the Sufi saint.

Ajmer blast accused: Shinde, Digvijay asked me to implicate RSS

Ajmer blast accused: Shinde, Digvijay asked me to implicate RSS

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The investigation in the Ajmer dargah blast case has taken several twits and turns after one of the accused Bhavesh Patel alleged that National Investigation Agency was allowed to probe him inside the Alwar central jail illegally.

Why PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi send 'chaadar' to Ajmer dargah every year

Why PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi send 'chaadar' to Ajmer dargah every year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf speaks to Haji Syed Salman Chisti, Gaddi Nashi, Dargah Ajmer Sharif, the hereditary custodian of the dargah and the 26th generation descendant of Khwaja Garib Nawaz (as the Pir is known) to understand the meaning and significance of the gesture.