Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Khawaja Moinuddeen Chisty' Urs Begins

The Times of India - India

Monday, July 9, 2007

Ajmer: The annual flag ceremony, which will mark the beginning of the 795th Urs death anniversary of Sufi Saint Khawaja Moinuddeen Chisty also known as 'Garib Nawaj', will take place in Ajmer on July 11 [today].

The six-day long Urs, which will begin either on July 15 or 16 according to the rising of moon, will be attended by thousands of devotees, said Ahmed Raza Najim (manager) of Dargah committee.

Three temporary shelters - nasagar , kayad and transport nagar - have been set up near shrine for devotees, District Magistrate Naveen Mahajan said. Administrative camps will be set up at 'Motikatala' and 'Tripoli' from July 15 and 12 medical dispensaries will work round the clock, Mahajan said.

The city has been divided into eight zones for the security purposes and more than 2500 police personnels have been deployed under the supervision of 16 ASPs, 32 DSPs.

About 17 CCTV cameras have been fixed for surveillance in the area, said the superintendent of police S. Sengathir.

[picture from: http://www.nikkistravel.com/rajasthan/ajmer-pushkar.html]

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Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Khawaja Moinuddeen Chisty' Urs Begins
The Times of India - India

Monday, July 9, 2007

Ajmer: The annual flag ceremony, which will mark the beginning of the 795th Urs death anniversary of Sufi Saint Khawaja Moinuddeen Chisty also known as 'Garib Nawaj', will take place in Ajmer on July 11 [today].

The six-day long Urs, which will begin either on July 15 or 16 according to the rising of moon, will be attended by thousands of devotees, said Ahmed Raza Najim (manager) of Dargah committee.

Three temporary shelters - nasagar , kayad and transport nagar - have been set up near shrine for devotees, District Magistrate Naveen Mahajan said. Administrative camps will be set up at 'Motikatala' and 'Tripoli' from July 15 and 12 medical dispensaries will work round the clock, Mahajan said.

The city has been divided into eight zones for the security purposes and more than 2500 police personnels have been deployed under the supervision of 16 ASPs, 32 DSPs.

About 17 CCTV cameras have been fixed for surveillance in the area, said the superintendent of police S. Sengathir.

[picture from: http://www.nikkistravel.com/rajasthan/ajmer-pushkar.html]

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