Indo Islamic Heritage
Dargah Hazrat Peer Patanga Shah R.A. is a local Sufi shrine (dargah) in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, near the railway station. It serves as a revered spiritual site for devotees seeking blessings, known locally for its peaceful atmosphere and religious significance in the community. While detailed historical records are limited, it stands as one of the many cherished local dargahs in the region, attracting visitors from nearby areas for prayers and urs celebrations.
Firozabad, often called the "City of Bangles," is home to numerous historical and religious sites, including several dargahs that reflect the region's rich Sufi heritage and cultural harmony between communities. One such local shrine is the Dargah Hazrat Peer Patanga Shah R.A., situated near the Firozabad railway station. This modest yet spiritually important dargah is dedicated to Hazrat Peer Patanga Shah (Rehmatullah Alaih), a Sufi saint whose legacy continues to inspire local devotees. As a local dargah, it primarily serves the residents of Firozabad and surrounding neighborhoods, functioning as a place for quiet reflection, supplication, and community gatherings, especially during annual urs (death anniversary commemorations) when qawwalis and prayers draw larger crowds. Unlike larger, more prominent Sufi shrines in Uttar Pradesh (such as those linked to the Chishti order), this dargah maintains a simple, intimate character, emphasizing personal devotion and local traditions. Specific historical details about the saint's life, exact origins, or miracles associated with the shrine are not widely documented in public sources, suggesting it is more of a community-centric site rather than a major historical monument. It contributes to the broader tapestry of Islamic spiritual sites in India, where Sufi dargahs often promote unity, tolerance, and interfaith respect—values echoed in similar nearby shrines like the well-known Sufi Shah Dargah (an 800-year-old site on the Yamuna riverbanks, linked to a disciple of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer).
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Dargah Hazrat Peer Patanga Shah R.A, near Railway station, Firozabad, 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.3958° E
Latitude: 27.1591° N