Indo Islamic Heritage
A historic and revered Sufi shrine in Ashrafpur Kichhauchha dedicated to Hazrat Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani, one of the most celebrated Sufi saints whose spiritual legacy draws devotees from across India and beyond
Dargah Hazrat Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani, often referred to simply as Kichhauchha Sharif, is a major Sufi spiritual centre located in the town of Ashrafpur Kichhauchha in Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. The shrine commemorates the life and teachings of Hazrat Syed Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir Simnani, a 14th-century Sufi saint of Persian origin who played a pivotal role in spreading Sufi spirituality in northern India. He is widely respected for his profound devotion, scholarship, and spiritual insight, and is considered one of the most influential figures in the Chishti-Ashrafi tradition. Devotees and visitors come to the dargah year-round to offer prayers, seek blessings, and reflect in the serene atmosphere that surrounds the burial site of this saint. The shrine complex, set atop a small hill, is adorned with marble, tiles, and glass and serves not just as a place of worship but also as a centre of spiritual learning and harmony. The annual Urs (death anniversary) is a particularly significant event, bringing large gatherings for devotional recitations and commemorative ceremonies
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Address: CQPC+3GH, Ashrafpur Kichhauchha, Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224155
Longitude: 82.4385° E
Latitude: 26.3965° N