History And Legend
There is a popular legend associated with the Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah. It is believed that a worker in the court of 'Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah' called 'Yakoob' saw a dream of Hazrat Ali sitting on the top of the hill. Yakoob went to visit that hill the next day and saw the impressions of Hazrat Ali's palm on a stone. He established the stone in a shrine and constructed an arch over that area. Many Muslims believe that the Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah has unbelievable powers to make anyone's wishes come true.
Architecture
The Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah is inspired from 'Asif Jahis' style of architecture. The monument is built in such a way that one should climb a flight of 400 steps to reach the entrance of the Dargah. There are a series of arches that lead to the top of the hill where the Dargah is.
Things To Do
- Apart from offering prayers, one can also offer coconuts, flowers, gold and silver and ask for their wishes to be granted at this holy Dargah. The local people believe that anyone who visits the Dargah will surely have their wishes come true.
- One can witness the Muharram celebrations on a grand scale at the Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah and also be a part of it.
The Salarjung Museum is a famous art museum located near Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah. One can explore the paintings, ceramic art works, carpets and many other artefacts at the museum.
Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah is one of the most important pilgrimage centres for the Muslims in Hyderabad. Built during the 'Qutub Shahi' period, this amazing monument is said to have divine powers. People from Hyderabad as well as tourists from all over the world come to visit this holy monument in the city.
