Sunday, July 6, 2008

Dargah shah Maneri




This is the famous dargah of Shah Maneri located at maner near Patna. It is a magnificient monument in remarkably good state of repair with very few visitors. There is a huge functioning lake attached to it which gives it a surreal effect.

It houses the mortal remains of one of the most powerful Sufi saint in India. The presiding saint lived in an ear when sufi saints played a very important and powerful rile in society and even adminsitration. A must visit for Sufi circuit devotees. nearest train/air link is Patna and then take a taxi for this place. It has a very hospitable and charming guest house and a restuarant which serves acceptable food with love.