Hajipir
Hajipir is situated approximately 100 km NNE of Bhuj. This is the final resting place of a Muslim Saint who came from Iran as a messenger of God to spread Muslim religion. He is known as the king of great Rann. It is said that travellers lost in Rann are shown the way by his spirit appearing as any life form. Throughout the year Muslims as well as people of non-Muslim faith visit Hajipir to be blessed. During the month of Ramzan about 100,000 people from all faiths visit Hajipir for blessing during Hajipir Mela, every year. As with many other religious gatherings, it is believed that the only way to obtain true benefit is to under take the journey on foot. For two to three weeks before the mela, pilgrims are seen converging on Hajipir on Kutchh highways from all directions. During this time many people choose to travel by public transport. Due to the sheer number of people travelling, the local transport is stretched to its limits.
The above information provides a brief on a famous place within Kutchh. I am sure that even within our membership, people have more information on this popular religious place in Kutchh. One striking feature I note about Hajipir is that, while it is clearly a place of religious significance for the Muslim faith, I know for a fact that it is considered in very high regard within the Hindu faith. Why is this? Again I am sure that many of our members will know the answer to this.
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