Galiyakot, 96 km from the
district headquaters at Dungarpur, which is 160 km from Udaipur,
Rajasthan.
Significance:
Death anniversary (Urs) of saint
of Ismaili Shia Muslims, Saint Sayyed Fakhruddin.
Time of Celebration
On the 27th day of Moharram (the
first month according to the Islamic calendar).
Thousands of devotees and followers congregate at
the shrine during the annual Urs, to pay their homage and seek blessings
of the saint to have their wishes fulfilled. Seeking blessings for a
wish is called 'mannat' and it is customary to visit the shrine again
and express gratitude after the wish is fulfilled. People offer sweets,
fruits, cash, coconut and jaggery at the shrine.
During urs, the tomb is ornamented with flowers and lamps. The Urs is
commenced with mass prayers and recitation of 'Holy Quran'. A devotional
gathering called 'majlis', a melodious event where songs are sung in
praise of the saint. There is a free community lunch where all the
devotees can participate. The Dai-ul-Mutlaq, who is the religious head
of the community, heads the ceremonies of the Urs.
