Haji-Ali-Dargah - From Road Side It Looks Like An Island Surrounded By Sea

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Haji Ali Dargah is located at Central Mumbai. From the main road Dargah looks like an island surrounded by sea. There is a concrete approach road of 800 meter long which connects Haji Ali Dargah to main road. During high tide both side of this road remain submerged in seawater.

The Haji Ali Dargah is considered to be one of the most prestigious and famous landmarks of India. It is situated at a distance of about 500 yards from the shoreline of Mumbai in the heart of the Arabian Sea off Lala Lajpat Marg.

Haji Ali Dargah is one of the most popular religious places in Mumbai, visited by people of all religions alike. Haji Ali Dargah is one of India’s most famous and prestigious landmarks situated about 500 yards from the Mumbai shoreline in the middle of the Arabian Sea off Lala Lajpatrai Marg.

The structure was erected on a set of high rising rocks and was given its present day shape in the early 19th century after the Trust was legally formed as an entity in 1916.

The structure has white domes and minarets reminiscent with the Mughal architecture of the period. The Dargah is a renowned pilgrimage site among the Muslims. Non-Muslims are also allowed to visit the Dargah.

The white-coloured structure attracts visitors in large numbers. About 10 - 15 thousand people visit the Dargah daily. The number of visitors increases to 20 - 30 thousand, on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Lakhs of devotees visit the Dargah on the second day of Ramadhan Eid and Bakri Eid (Eid-ul-Uzha), and during which the pathway leading to the Dargah Complex looks like a Sea of Humanity.

People from all parts of the world without restrictions of caste, creed and religion visit the Dargah to offer their prayers and for the fulfillment of their wishes by the blessings of the Saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari (R.A.). Some pray for wealth, others for health, children, marriages, etc. have their wishes being granted at all the times

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Shared Taxi / Local train station Nearest is MahaLaxmi in Western Line or you can get down at Dadar and take a taxi. Shared taxi are available from Mahalaxmi station to Haji Ali.