Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest airport to Khadipahi Chishtiya Dargah Sharif, Kayakadala, Parikhi, Srikona, Odisha 756025 is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, approximately 150 km away. The closest railway station is Bhadrak Railway Station, located about 25 km from the dargah, providing good connectivity to major cities. The nearest bus stand is in Bhadrak town, from where local transport options like auto-rickshaws and buses are available to reach the dargah.
Khadipahi Chishtiya Dargah Sharif, located in Kayakadala village (Parikhi, Srikona, Odisha 756025), is a revered local shrine of the Chishtiya Sufi order, believed to have been established in the late 19th or early 20th century by disciples inspired by the teachings of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer. Though not as ancient as the main Ajmer Sharif, the Dargah in Kayakadala reflects the spread of Chishtiya mysticism across India, blending local traditions and spiritual practices. The shrine was likely founded when disciples, motivated by the Chishti mission of love, tolerance, and service—values popularized since the 12th–13th century—settled in this region to spread its message . Over time, it became a spiritual hub for both Muslims and Hindus, who gather to recite Quranic verses, light incense, conduct urs (death anniversary) ceremonies, sit together without caste distinction, and partake in communal prayers and blessings on holy days . The marble structure visible today was likely renovated or constructed in the early 20th century, symbolizing the inclusive ethos of Sufism and the Chishtiya tradition’s resonance in Odisha’s syncretic cultural landscape.
Year of Built: 19th - 20th Century
Address: Kayakadala, Parikhi, Srikona, Odisha 756025
Country: India
State: Odisha
District: Bhadrak
Pincode: 756025
Longitude: 87.0021
Latitude: 21.4686