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Time of India
7 days ago
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- Time of India
‘Ya Tajwale' echoes on streets as Shahi Sandal marks 103rd Urs Chhabisi
Nagpur: An endless column of devotees started walking from the 19th-century Sufi saint Baba Tajuddin Auliya's Dargah at Tajbagh off Umred Road on Tuesday morning soon after the Sajjada Nashin lifted the first thaal (large plate) with the aromatic chhadar on his head. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As the 103rd Urs procession kicked off, the Sajjada Nashin's act transformed into a Shahi Darbari Sandal. While one end of the sandal moved inside the main city area, the other end remained at the Dargah premises, leaving little space for the devotees to move forward in the nearly 15km route. The sandal passed through roads in South and Central Nagpur, with followers chanting 'Ya Tajwale' in one voice to hail one of South Asia's most important Sufi saints. "Taj-ul-Auliya is himself present in the sandal," said Hazrat Baba Tajuddin (HBT) Trust secretary Taj Ahmed. In the evening, the crowd grew manifold, drenched in spirituality and devotion. Ahmed estimated more than 3 lakh people took part in the sandal. "They come from all parts of the country and abroad seeking forgiveness, fulfilment of wishes and dreams," Ahmed said. Farhan Ali, 34, a native of Hyderabad, said, "This was my first Urs attending Shahi Sandal and Baba Tajuddin's Dargah, and what I saw brought tears to my eyes. The way people gather here doing niyat, making dua, carrying sandal, it feels like a spiritual family reunion. In Islam, we believe the Auliya are alive in their graves, and today I experienced that." Shahid Qureshi, 48, from Agra, said, "I have been attending the Shahi Sandal Urs for the last 12 years. No matter where we live, Baba's blessings always bring us back here." Atta Mohammad Nizamuddin sponsored a 500-strong group of followers from Zampani near Tenali in Andhra Pradesh. His brother Mohammad Janiba, who is CEO of a pharma company, flew down from Florida, USA. They brought three truckloads of supplies to serve langar for 10 days. Their spiritual mentor was a disciple of Tajuddin Baba, and they continued the tradition of visiting the Urs. "We seek peace and happiness for the country. That's what our spiritual mentor taught us," Nizamuddin said.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
Massive Security Blanket For 103rd Urs at Tajbagh, Cops On High Alert
Nagpur: In preparation for the 103rd Urs at Tajbagh, one of the region's most significant events, police commissioner Ravinder Singal conducted a high-level security briefing involving over 500 officers and personnel on Wednesday. The Urs draws thousands of devotees not only from Nagpur but from across Vidarbha and neighbouring states, prompting an all-hands-on-deck security operation. The police commissioner outlined a comprehensive plan covering everything from crowd control to emergency response. Security arrangements include the deployment of Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDS), CCTV surveillance, dog squads, and mobile patrol units. Police personnel will be stationed in day and night shifts across sectors. Key zones include the inner and outer perimeters of the dargah, the route from Dome and Y Point to Bullet Gate, Shahenshah Chowk, Chhota Taj Bagh, and Hussain Baba Dargah. A central control room at Bada Taj Bagh will coordinate operations in real time. Singal issued clear instructions to officers in charge, with special focus on identifying pressure points, managing dense crowds, monitoring power supply setups, and ensuring safety around temporary fair structures and entertainment stalls. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Volunteers will assist in guiding devotees and maintaining order. Preventive measures are in place to monitor individuals with criminal backgrounds. Surveillance will be active throughout, with officers instructed to remain alert to any suspicious behaviour. Special attention is also being given to the flag hoisting ceremony on July 18 and the main Urs day of Sandal on July 22. Plans include dedicated parking zones, streamlined entry and exit points, medical and emergency response teams, and structured holding areas for crowd overflow. Present at the security briefing were additional commissioner of police Shivaji Rathod, DCPs Rashmita Rao and Shashikant Satav, and several assistant commissioners and senior inspectors from Circle 4. With full-scale deployment and round-the-clock coordination, Nagpur police aims to ensure a safe, peaceful, and well-managed Urs celebration.
