Some 35 km Northeast of Lucknow, there is located this highly revered Muslim religious site in the district of Barabanki which is popularly known as Dewa Sharif. This sacred tourist attraction around Lucknow is visited by devotees from far and wide. This Mazar is dedicated to Sufi Saint Haji Waris Ali Shah. Through his message of universal love for humanity, he influenced many lives. Throughout the year, this popular tourists site in Lucknow remains flocked with visitors, however, the number of devotees gets doubled up during the time of annual Urs. The occasion marks a fair that runs for a period of 10 days in the month of October - November. This fair is entitled as 'Dewa Mela' which commemorates the saint Haji Waris Ali Shah.
During this entire duration, various cultural programs are organized which also includes, All India Mushaira, Manas Sammelan, Kavi Sammelan, Seeratun Nabi and Music Conference. Not just for cultural buffs, this much-loved fair in Lucknow is also a perfect hideout for sports enthusiasts. A number of sports events like football, hockey, badminton and more are also organized during this time. Besides, the fair also includes hundreds of shops selling the handicraft products, household utilities, scrumptious snacks and toys. Above all that, the highlight of this entire cultural event in Lucknow is the cattle market. The fair concludes with a heavy firework which is a delight to watch.
Location Address
Dewa Sharif, Barabanki District, Uttar Pradesh 225301, India
Opening & Closing Timings
Being one of the top tourist attractions around Lucknow, Dewa Sharif Dargah stays open all days a week. Tourists can visit the place from Sunday to Saturday, any time between morning and evening.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
In the near proximity to Dewa Sharif, there are numerous other equally enthralling attractions that are also visited by tourists. These tourist places are:
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