Indo Islamic Heritage
The Dargah Syed Sahab Kumar Ghade Wale is a modest local Sufi shrine in the village of Sukhanu, near Badaun in Uttar Pradesh, India. Dedicated to the revered Syed Sahab, a figure associated with spiritual healing and local Sufi traditions, it serves as a quiet place of devotion for nearby Muslim communities. The shrine reflects the rich Sufi heritage of Badaun, a city known for its 13th-century Islamic sites.
The Dargah Syed Sahab Kumar Ghade Wale, often simply referred to as the shrine of Syed Sahab in local lore, stands as a humble testament to the enduring Sufi legacy in rural Uttar Pradesh. Located in the small village of Sukhanu, approximately 10-15 km from the historic city of Badaun, this local dargah honors a Syed saint known for his spiritual practices and miracles involving earthen pots (locally termed "ghade wale," alluding to his association with simple, miraculous vessels in folk tales). While not as grand as Badaun's more famous shrines like the Dargah of Hazrat Sultan-ul-Arifeen (Bade Sarkar), it embodies the intimate, community-focused piety typical of smaller Islamic sites in the Rohilkhand region. Sukhanu itself is a typical agrarian village in Badaun district, surrounded by fertile plains along the Sot River, where the shrine attracts devotees seeking blessings for health and prosperity. The dargah's architecture is simple—featuring a whitewashed tomb under a modest dome, with an adjacent prayer space (musalla) for qawwali sessions during Urs celebrations. These annual commemorations, held on the saint's death anniversary, draw locals for recitations of naats and fatiha, fostering a sense of communal harmony. The site's significance lies in its role as a "ziyarat" (visitation point) for everyday pilgrims, emphasizing tawassul (intercession through saints) in line with Chishti and Qadiri Sufi orders prevalent in the area.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: W6XG+HG, Sakhanu, Uttar Pradesh 243601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Budaun
Pincode: 243601
Longitude: 78.945°E
Latitude: 28.215°N