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Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mushaira to add grandeur to urs celebrations at Tajbagh dargah
Nagpur: A grand All-India Mushaira is planned on the occasion of the 103rd annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin at 9pm on Friday at the Dargah premises in Tajbagh. Well-known poet Imran Pratapgarhi will be the main attraction. Besides Pratapgarhi, other renowned poets of the country who will participate in the mushaira are Mashhar Afridi (Mumbai), Hameed Bhusawal, Arif Saifai (Hyderabad), Bilal Saharanpuri, Junaid Akhtar (Delhi), and Shaista Sana (Bareilly). Preparations for the grand event were made under the guidance of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust's chairman Pyare Khan, secretary Taj Ahmad Raja, vice-president Surendra Jichkar, and trustees Farooq Bawla, Gajendrapal Singh Lohia, Mustafa Bhai Topiwala, and Haji Imran Khan Taji. All necessary facilities have been arranged. The trust has formed a special team of volunteers (khidmatgars) for the mushaira, including several local poets who will also participate. Adequate seating arrangements have been made for devotees in the grand dome set up in front of the dargah. Before the mushaira, a Milad Sharif will be organised on the dargah premises. Bada Qul Sharif Fatiha will be held at 9am and the trust's office-bearers have appealed to all devotees to participate in it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo On Tuesday night, a Naatiya Manqabat Mushaira was organised as part of the Urs. Poets from across the country presented Naatiya poetry in their unique styles. Nagpur: A grand All-India Mushaira is planned on the occasion of the 103rd annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin at 9pm on Friday at the Dargah premises in Tajbagh. Well-known poet Imran Pratapgarhi will be the main attraction. Besides Pratapgarhi, other renowned poets of the country who will participate in the mushaira are Mashhar Afridi (Mumbai), Hameed Bhusawal, Arif Saifai (Hyderabad), Bilal Saharanpuri, Junaid Akhtar (Delhi), and Shaista Sana (Bareilly). Preparations for the grand event were made under the guidance of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust's chairman Pyare Khan, secretary Taj Ahmad Raja, vice-president Surendra Jichkar, and trustees Farooq Bawla, Gajendrapal Singh Lohia, Mustafa Bhai Topiwala, and Haji Imran Khan Taji. All necessary facilities have been arranged. The trust has formed a special team of volunteers (khidmatgars) for the mushaira, including several local poets who will also participate. Adequate seating arrangements have been made for devotees in the grand dome set up in front of the dargah. Before the mushaira, a Milad Sharif will be organised on the dargah premises. Bada Qul Sharif Fatiha will be held at 9am and the trust's office-bearers have appealed to all devotees to participate in it. On Tuesday night, a Naatiya Manqabat Mushaira was organised as part of the Urs. Poets from across the country presented Naatiya poetry in their unique styles.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Lakh To Throng Tajbagh On Chhabisi Of Sufi Saint During Shahi Sandal
Nagpur: The Darbari Shahi Sandal will mark the Sufi saint Baba Tajuddin's Chhabisi – the most important day of the ongoing 103rd annual urs at Tajbagh – on Tuesday. The sandal commemorates the return of the mystic from Pagalkhana (Regional Mental Hospital), when he was taken in a buggy by Maratha ruler Raghuji on a 15km parade. The grand sandal will kick off from another saint Mohammad Hussain's dargah close to Tajbagh. It will merge with the Darbari Shahi Sandal at 10am before going past several important points touched by Baba Tajuddin during the procession taken out by him in his lifetime. Starting from the shrine, the procession will pass through Ashok Square and reach Teen Naal Chowk, where it will be welcomed by Baba's followers. More than two lakh devotees are likely to take part in the day-long procession, while another two lakh will stay back at the dargah. The procession will include several bands, street performers, buggies, horses, and qawwals singing and expressing their devotion for Baba Tajuddin, who is regarded as one of the most important mystics of South Asia. Community feasts at different places will also be held by Baba's followers. On Sunday night, city MP and Union minister Nitin Gadkari paid obeisance at the dargah along with Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust chairman Pyare Khan and secretary Taj Ahmed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo Gadkari said, "This is Baba's place, and no wrongdoing should occur here. It is not just a place but a symbol of respect and reverence for Baba. Therefore, its progress is our responsibility. Under the leadership of Pyare Khan, many significant and essential tasks have been accomplished here. He completed every task with honesty and dedication to maintain the glory of Baba's place and ensure better facilities for every devotee who visits." The Lok Sabha MP added that the govt has also initiated several important schemes for the development of this place and completed major projects. "Whether it is road construction, cleanliness efforts, or lighting arrangements, work has been done at every level to provide convenience to those who visit Baba's court. I want to clearly state that if anyone engages in dishonesty or tries to cause any disturbance in Baba's work, I will not spare them. Baba's premises are a place of worship, and they demand honesty and pure intentions. There should be no negligence or carelessness in Baba's work. It is our collective duty to make this place even better and ensure its sanctity is preserved," he said.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ya Taj Echoes As Bhonsle Royal Keeps Urs Parcham Flying High
Nagpur: Keeping alive a century-old tradition that reflects Nagpur's pluralistic culture, Jaysinh Bhonsle, member of the royal family of erstwhile Maratha kingdom of Nagpur, hoisted the 'parcham' (banner) on the dome of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Dargah on Friday. Prayers were offered for peace and well-being of the country, marking the beginning of the 103rd Urs of the Sufi saint, who was an icon of communal harmony. The largest Sufi shrine in Maharashtra, Tajbagh dargah is a unique Muslim shrine, where only descendants of a Hindu family have the right to hoist the 'parcham' and mark the beginning of Urs (death anniversary). The six-day event starts on the 22nd of the Islamic month of Muharram. The Sufi master considered Raja Raghuji Raje IV, who ruled Nagpur in the late 19th century as his brother and legend goes the saint willed that only the king's family should hoist the 'parcham' at his mausoleum, Bhonsle told TOI. The first day of Urs witnessed nearly 80,000 pilgrims, including many who came from outside Nagpur to seek blessings, with some even hoping for a miracle. "Union minister Nitin Gadkari would be visiting the shrine on July 22. Invites have been sent to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and other political leaders too," said Pyare Khan, president of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust, which manages the shrine that straddles 84 acres. Many devotees have come from abroad too, he said. Crowds began to swell gradually after morning hours, with people jostling for 'ziyarat'. Resting under a makeshift shed, Sheikh Javed, a pilgrim from Seoni in Madhya Pradesh attended to his unwell wife. "She gets dizzy very often. We are getting her treated at a hospital but have come to seek blessings from the saint for her early recovery," he said. Zaheer Warsi, 72, who walks on crutches, has come from Ayodhya. With his left leg injured in an accident, he hopes to gather enough charity from pilgrims to fund his surgery. Syed Tahir from Lucknow came with his son, who suffers epileptic bouts, with a similar hope of 'shifa' (healing). A group of fakirs also sat in a group. A horse carriage gifted to the Baba by King Raghuji stands on display at the shrine. It was made in England and the chassis remains the same, but the body has been refabricated, keeping the old design intact, said Bhonsle. Hindu mystic Gajanan Maharaj was a contemporary of Baba Tajuddin and both rode a buggy on the king's patronage, he said.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Time of India
Baba Tajuddin 103rd Urs Begins Today
Nagpur: The city is set to witness one of its largest spiritual gatherings from Friday until July 29 as the 103rd annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin is set for a grand opening, with lakhs of attendees thronging the shrine for the emotional journey of faith, devotion, and community. Colourful shamianas, lighting, and a huge dome on 3 lakh square feet marked the final preparation amid a heavy rush of people from different parts of the country. Sufi nights featuring prominent qawwals, international mushaira, and daily community feasts will be hallmark of the event. Shahi Sandal on July 22 will be the cornerstone of the festival. This year, the Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust prepared to serve food and water to 25 lakh devotees, ensuring no one goes hungry during the celebrations. Special arrangements were made for the elderly and women, with hundreds of volunteers working round-the-clock. Six special trains and hundreds of buses will ferry devotees from different parts of the country. To maintain order, no private vehicles will be allowed within 300 metres of the dargah. Four special American portable washrooms from Pune have been brought in, while three hospitals are on alert for medical needs. A locker system has been installed to protect phones and wallets, keeping devotees worry-free as they immerse in prayers, Milad Sharif, Mushaira, and Qawwali nights. Security has been tightened with CCTV and a police chowki. The city is bracing for a spiritual spectacle rooted in peace, devotion, and shared humanity. Entry and parking of all types of vehicles within 100 metres of the Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Dargah premises in all four directions during the Urs period is banned from July 18 to 29. The road from Shitla Mata Mandir to Chamat Chakki Chowk on both sides will remain closed for traffic, and vehicular traffic coming from Dighori Chowk will be diverted from the square in front of Omkar Lawn via Ramana Maruti Nagar to Ishwar Nagar Chowk. Also, traffic is being diverted from Shitlamata Mandir Chowk via Hasanbagh to Kharbi Chowk.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Time of India
Police Commissioner Reviews Security Arrangements For Annual Urs At Tajbagh
Nagpur: During the 103rd annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Syed Mohammad Tajuddin Rahmatullah Alaih, lakhs of devotees from India and abroad visit Tajbagh. To ensure their safety, Nagpur city police commissioner Ravinder Singal conducted a review of security arrangements for the Urs during a meeting held at the Police Commissionerate on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Commissioner Singal issued instructions to the deputy commissioner of police (traffic) for necessary traffic management measures. He said that traffic patrol vehicles would operate regularly, and vehicles parked illegally would be seized. He stated that if any accident occurs, an FIR would be registered. CCTV cameras will be used for surveillance, and a police post will be set up within the dargah premises for security purposes. The commissioner also issued directives to ensure route diversions, clear roads, and prohibit vehicle parking at Samosa Ground, Kabristan Road, the main gate to Tajbagh, and under the bridge. Taj Ahmed Raja, Secretary of the Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust, informed commissioner Singal that parking arrangements have been made at the sports complex on Umred Road, which will be repaired by the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT). Additionally, parking facilities will be available near Sanjuba School in Ashirwad Nagar. Present at the meeting were Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust chairman Pyare Zia Khan, vice-president Dr Surendra Jichkar, secretary Taj Ahmed Raja, trustees Haji Farukh Bhai Bawla, Haji Imran Khan Tazi, Gajendrapal Singh Lohia, Mustafabhai Topiwala, and president of the Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Rahmatullah Alaih Dargah Khuddam Committee Syed Mobin Tazi. Police officials included additional commissioner of police Navinchandra Reddy, additional commissioner of police (crime) Vasant Pardeshi, DCP (traffic) Lohit Matani, DCP (zone 4) Rashmita Rao, DCP (zone 3) Rahul Madne, DCP (special branch) Shashikant Satav, ACP Narendra Hiwre, and other senior police officers.
