Shrine of Hazrat Shah Mokdum (Ra)

Type: Shrine

Contributed By: Nayeem

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Brief

Shrine of Hazrat Shah Mokdum (Ra) can be termed as a Mazar or Dorga which is situated around the grave of Hazrat Shah MokdumRuposh (Ra). He initiated Islam in the Rajshahi region. It is said that he came to Rajshahi by sitting on top of Crocodile. Many crocodile are stored in the famous Dighi which is next to the mazar of Shah Mokdum (Ra).

How to go

It is located in Dargahpara, main Rajshahi town. A person from his desired location may go there by rickshaw or CNG auto rickshaw. From directions of Dargah para see http://bit.ly/1gpsyHy

How To Reach: Rajshahi District

It is approximately 261 km away from Dhaka. Bus, Train and Air Plane are available as transportation service from and to Rajshahi districts.

Transportation in Rajshahi is very good. There is bus service; taxi cabs, three-wheeler auto rickshaw and horse-driven tomtom are available to move within the city. Rajshahi is well connected to the rest of country through roads, air, rail and water.

There are two intercity bus terminals in the city. It takes about 5 to 6 hours by road to reach the capital. A number of bus services, including air-conditioned and non-air conditioned buses, are available to and from Dhaka. Bus services to other major cities and district’s headquarter are also available from Rajshahi.

Bangladesh Railway’s western zone head office is located in this city. Three Inter-City train services are operated by Bangladesh Railway, named “Silk City Express” “Padma Express” and “Dhumketu Express” between Dhaka and Rajshahi regularly. There are other inter-city, mail and local trains operated from here to connect Khulna city and other part of the country.

Shah Makhdum Airport is the primary airport serving the city. It is named after the Islamic preacher Hazrat Shah Makhdum (Rh.) is situated a short distance away from Rajshahi city. Domestic flights from Dhaka and Saidpur are available.

By Road
By Train

NAME OF SERVICE DEPARTURE TIME Phone No.
Green Line (Volvo) 08:30AM, 03:15PM, 11:30PM 01730-060080
Hanif Enterprise 04:30AM to 11:30PM (with every 30 minutes interval) 0173-402670
Shyamoli Paribahan 05:00AM to 12:00Pm (with every 1 hour interval) 02-900331, 02-8034275.
Modern Enterprise 06:00AM to 12:00Pm (with every 1 hour interval) 9123743, 327293, 806099

Train name: Silkcity Express
Train Number: 753
Train Route: Dhaka – Rajshahi – Dhaka
Starting Station: Dhaka
Starting Time: 1440
Destination Station: Rajshahi
Arrival Time: 2050
Time Taken: 6 Hours 10 Minutes

Facilities:
⇒ Prayer Place
⇒ Government defined foods and drinks with defined prices
⇒ Public Toilet
⇒ Booklets and magazines (have to buy)
⇒ Walking facilities between one compertment to another if needed
⇒ Government Railway Police (GRP) gaurd all the time
⇒ Very less chance to accident
⇒ Different Class for luxery or saving money
⇒ You can see the natural beauty by the window beside you
⇒ Cheap than any service

Where to Stay

1. Hotel Red Castle

Hotel Red Castle is a nice guest house for accommodation. It is situated at the centre point of Rajshahi district. The river Padma is very near from the hotel. Anyone can easily go anywhere in the city from the hotel. Moreover the rent of the hotel is also very cheap. It has 13 rooms in 2 floors. Room Fare: Single A/C BDT 1,000/-, Double A/C BDT 2,200/- to BDT 3,200/- Have to add 15% VAT and 5% Service charge. Address: Serushar Para, College Road, Boalia,Rajshahi.

2. Hotel Sukarna International
কাপড় পট্টির গলি Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Phone: 0721-771817

3. Haq’s Inn
Extra Facilities: Boiled water, Television, Car Parking, Attached Bath
Address: Bir Srestha Captain Mohiuddin Zahangir Sarani, Shiroil, Rajshahi-6100.
Phone: 810420, 810421
Email: Hotel.nice@yahoo.com
Email: haqsinn@librabd.net
Rates: 250 to 1400 BDT

4. Hotel Dalas International
Extra Facilities: Boiled Water, Television for Each Room, Car Parking, Attached Bath.
Phone: 811470, 773839,
Mobile: 0171-802387
Address: Bindur More, Rail Gate, Rajshahi
Rates: 350 to 1600 BDT

5. Hotel Mukta International
Extra Facilities: Boiled Water, Television for Each Room, Car Parking, Attached Bath.
Address: Ganakpara, Shaheb Bazar, Rajshahi
Phone: 771100, 771200
Rates: 250 to 1500 BDT

6. Hotel Mid Town International
Extra Facilities: Boiled water, Television, Telephone, Dining, Attached Bath
Address: Shaheb Bazar (Be side of Zero Point), Rajshahi
Phone: 774961, 811528
Mobile: 0173-704314
Rates: 300 to 900 BDT

Other accommodation facilities in Rajshahi are as follows:

Porjoton Motel (0721-775237), Hotel al Hasib (Ganokpara, Boalia), Hotel Moon (Shahebbazar, Boalia), Hotel Radar, Hotel hox Inn (Shroil, Boalia, Rajshahi), Hotel Jomjom (Hetmotha, Boalia), Hotel Prince (Ganokpara, Boalia), Hotel Saikat (Laxmipur mor), Islami Abasik Hotel (Laxmipur, Razpara), Hotel Sukanna International (Somobay Super Market), Hotel Nice International (Ganokpara), Hotel Sky (Molopara, Boalia), Hotel Heaven (Sharoil Bazar, Boalia), Hotel Elegent (Ganokpara, Boalia).

Things to do

Pray in the mazar as everyone does.
Take pictures and share this historic shrine with others.

Eating Facilities

There are no eating facilities here. A traveler to suffice his/her hunger has to search for or restaurants or fast food shops nearby. A tourist may also carry personal food.

Map

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Hazrat Shah Paran (Bengali: শাহপরান, Shah Farhan) was a Sufi saint of the Suhrawardiyya and Jalalia order. It is said that he was the son of a sister of Shah Jalal and was born in Hadramaut, Yemen. He was an accomplice of his uncle, Shah Jalal, with whom he arrived in India. In 1303 AD, He took part in the expedition of Sylhet which was led by Shah Jalal. After the conquest of Sylhet he established a khanqah at Khadim Nagar in Dakshingarh Pargana, about 7 km away from Sylhet town, where he started Sufi spiritual practices and activities. He played a significant role in propagating Islam and establishing Muslim rule in the Sylhet region.

It is unclear how and when he died, but he is buried near his khanqah. For centuries, large numbers of devotees have been visiting his tomb, a practice which continues even today. On the 4th, 5th and 6th day of Rabi-ul-Awal, the Urs of Hazrat Shah Paran takes place. His grave is located in a high hillock and it is carefully preserved at a place which is built with bricks and surrounded by walls. On the northern side of the grave there is an old tree, the branches and branchlets of which are extended above the entire tomb.

The name of the tree is 'Ashagachh' (a tree of hopes). From a close observation of the leaves of the tree, it appears that the tree has grown out of a mixture of the fig, mango and some other tree. People eat the seeds of the figs devotionally in the hope of getting rid of diseases. Mangoes are also eaten with utmost respect as Tabaruk. There is an ancient mosque by the side of the tomb. The mosque has been modernized in 1989-91. About 1500 devout Muslims in a body can now say their prayers there.

Adjacent to the main tomb complex of Shah Paran, found in the East of Sylhet, is another tomb visited by worshipers, that of Konya Shah. Legend has it that this follower of the great saints was neither man nor woman. There is a permanent exhibition of the life and times of this saint. Contemporary paintings and pictures featured at the tomb/exhibition depict a person most likely to be a eunuch. Though the original conquerors earned a prominent role in Islamic history, main stream Islam shuns the idea of worshiping saints and eunuchs. A road bridge over the Surma River, a passenger ferry and a hall of residence at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology have all been named after Shah Paran.

Hazrat Shah Paran (the nephew of Hazrat Shah Jalal) was involved in preaching Islam in Sylhet. Shah Paran's Mazaar (tomb) is located in periphery of Sylhet town, in Major Tila. He was a companion of his uncle, Shah Jalal, with whom he arrived in India. In 1303 AD, He took part in the expedition of Sylhet which was led by Shah Jalal. After the conquest of Sylhet he established a khanqah at Khadim Nagar in Dakshingarh Pargana, about 7 km away from Sylhet town, where he started Sufi spiritual practices and activities. He played a significant role in propagating Islam and establishing Muslim rule in the Sylhet region.

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The Shrine of Lalon Fakir is located in Kushtia district of Khulna division close to Kushtiya Railway Station. Lalon Fakir was born in 1774 and died in 1890. The details of Lalon’s early life are debatable and not possible to verify. He had many qualities, a spiritual leader, mystic poet, reformer and composer of Baul songs.

Researchers say that, It is said by locals that Lalon was born into a Kayastha family in the Bharora village in Kushtia. The Lalon festival is held every year at the Lalon Akhra in Kushtia every year where Bauls and admirers of Lalon from different parts of the country gather. Many singers sing Bauls songs that hold audience spellbound.

{:}{:bn}খুলনা বিভাগের কুষ্টিয়া জেলার রেলস্টেশনের কাছে লালন ফকিরের আখড়া অবস্থিত। তিনি ছিলেন বহু গুনের অধিকারী। যেমনঃ তিনি ছিলেন একজন আধ্যাত্মিক নেতা, একজন জাদুকরি কবি, একজন সংস্কারক এবং বাউল গানের রচয়িতা। গবেষকরা বলেন লালন ফকির ১৭৭৪ সালে জন্ম গ্রহন করেন এবং ১৮৯০ সালে মৃত্যুবরন করেন। লালনের জীবনের প্রথম দিকের বর্ণনা নিয়ে বিতর্ক রয়েছে যা খণ্ডানো সম্ভব হয়নি। স্থানীয়রা বলেন, কুষ্টিয়ার ভারোরা গ্রামের এক কায়াস্থ পরিবারে জন্মগ্রহন করেন লালন। প্রতি বছর কুষ্টিয়ার লালনের আখড়ায় লালন উৎসব পালিত হয় যেখানে দেশের বিভিন্ন স্থান থেকে বাউল এবং লালনের ভক্তরা জড়ো হন। অনেকেই সেসময় বাউল গান গেয়ে থাকে যা শ্রোতাদের মুগ্ধ করে।{:} ) [3] => Array ( [name] => {:en}Borobagha Mazar Sharif{:}{:bn}বড়বাঘা মাজার শরীফ{:} [post_id] => 13859 [post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/borobagha-mazar-sharif-2/ [thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Borobagha-Mazar-Sharif4-300x225.jpg [post_content] => {:en}

Borobagha Mazar Sharif is located in Nurpur Malanchi Village, 6 km West of Upazila Sadar. This Shrine is dedicated for Hazrat Shah Sufi Mawlana Mokarram Danismanda (R) and his few followers. Just beside this shrine, there is a relatively small tomb which is said to be popular as The Tiger’s Tomb (বাঘের কবর), which was his companion according to the locals.

There is a big Madrasa in Barabagha Mazar Sharif. Every year, around 20-25 students become Hafez-e-Quran from this madrasa. Every year, 10-day long exhibition is been celebrated during Eid-Ul-Fitr and thousands of people come here to attend and enjoy this celebration.

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বড়বাঘা মাজার শরীফ তমালতলা মোড় হইতে প্রায় ৭০০ মিটার পশ্চিমে পাকা রাস্থা সংলগ্ন, রাস্থার উত্তর পার্শে অবস্থিত। এখানে উপজেলা সদরের ৬ কিঃ মিঃ পশ্চিমে নুরপুর মালঞ্চি গ্রামে হযরত শাহ মোকাররম দানেশমান্দ (রঃ) সহ তার কয়েকজন আওলিয়ার মাজার শরীফ আছে। উক্ত মাজারের পাশেই একটি অপেক্ষাকৃত ছোট কবর আছে যা তার সঙ্গী বাঘের কবর বলে জনশ্রুতি আছে। এই স্থানটিই বড়বাঘা মাজার শরীফ নামেই পরিচিত।

এখানে একটি বড় মাদ্রাসা আছে। এই মাদ্রাসা থেকে প্রতি বছর ২০/২৫ জন ছাত্র/ছাত্রী কোরআন শিক্ষায় হাফেজ হয়ে বের হয়। প্রতি বছর রোজার ঈদে ১০দিন ব্যাপি প্রদর্শনী হয় এবং লক্ষ লক্ষ মানুষ এই প্রদর্শনী উপভোগ করতে আসেন।

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