عرسِ حضرت باباجان

    98th Urs-e-Hazrat Babajan

    Nine days of remembrance, qawwali, poetry and langar at the dargah in Camp, Pune. 19 to 27 October 2026.

    The Urs runs from 19 to 27 October
    Monday 19 October

    Parcham Kushai

    The flag-hoisting ceremony that opens the 98th Urs.

    Plan your days Get directions
    • Urs19–27 October
    • Sandal SharifTue 20 Oct, 5:00 PM
    • Qawwali nightsWed 21 & Sun 25 Oct
    • Main langarTue 27 Oct

    Plan your Urs

    Choose a day to see what's happening. Timings marked "to be announced" will be shared by the dargah committee, so please check back or call before you travel.

    1. The flag-hoisting ceremony that opens the 98th Urs-e-Hazrat Babajan.

    2. The Sandal procession sets out from the dargah at 5:00 PM and is expected to return around 9:00–9:30 PM.

    3. A night of qawwali with the Qutbi Brothers from Delhi.

    4. Ziyarat at the shrine and the collective recitation of Khatm-e-Khwajgan.

    5. An evening of naat poetry with renowned poets from across India.

    6. Religious discourse by scholars including Mohammad Khalid and his son Moin Miyan.

    7. Qawwali with Attar Baba Husseini and Qawwal Akheel Shakeel Warsi. A medical camp is held the same day.

    8. No public programme has been announced for this day. The dargah remains open for ziyarat.

    9. Food is prepared and served to thousands of attendees, bringing the Urs to a close.

    Timings can change. Please confirm with the dargah committee before travelling. Call +91 93710 81470

    The life of Hazrat Babajan

    From the mountains of Balochistan to a neem tree in Pune. The Urs remembers the day she passed, counted by the Hijri calendar.

    1. Early life

      Gulrukh of Balochistan

      Born into a noble Afghan family and named Gulrukh, "face like a rose". She studied Arabic, Persian, Urdu and Pashto and committed the Quran to memory.

    2. 1903

      Pilgrim and seeker

      Choosing a life of prayer, she travelled widely, making pilgrimage to Mecca and later journeying through Bombay and Ajmer.

    3. 1905

      Arrival in Pune

      Babajan made Pune her home, first beneath a neem tree near Bukhari Shah's mosque in Rasta Peth, and later under another neem in Char Bawdi.

    4. Under the neem tree

      People of every faith came to sit with her.

    5. c. 1913

      Meeting Meher Baba

      A young Merwan Sheriar Irani, later known as Meher Baba, met her on his way to Deccan College. He counted her among the Perfect Masters of her age.

    6. 1931

      Her passing

      Hazrat Babajan passed away on 21 September 1931 in Char Bawdi, beneath the neem tree where she spent her final years. Her dargah stands there today.

    7. 2026

      The 98th Urs

      Ninety-eight Hijri years on, devotees gather again from 19 to 27 October to remember her with prayer, music and langar.

      See the programme
    Hazrat Babajan Dargah at Camp, Pune
    The shrine during evening prayers
    Since 1931RS Kedari Road, Camp

    Where faith meets harmony

    Along the historic RS Kedari Road in Pune, the Babajaan Dargah is a place of spiritual solace for everyone who comes. Rooted in love, compassion and unity, it invites every seeker of truth on a journey of faith and self-discovery.

    Prayer, the scent of incense and the quiet of the shrine meet here every day, and the trust works to keep that welcome open to all.

    Our vision

    Diversity embraced, unity nurtured

    Our mission

    Empowering communities, enriching souls

    اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمْ

    Visiting during the Urs

    A few things that help on the busiest days at the dargah.

    • Tue 20 Oct

      Come early for Sandal Sharif

      The procession leaves at 5:00 PM and returns around 9:00–9:30 PM. Streets around Babajan Chowk get crowded.

    • At the shrine

      Cover your head

      Dress modestly, cover your head and leave footwear outside before entering for ziyarat.

    • Sun 25 Oct

      Medical camp

      A medical camp runs alongside the Mehfil-e-Sama. Timings will be announced by the committee.

    • Tue 27 Oct

      Langar is for everyone

      The main langar feeds thousands. Volunteers and contributions towards it are always welcome.

    Our work through the year

    Beyond the Urs, the trust runs programmes for worship, learning and care.

    • Mosque development

      Enhancing spiritual spaces and keeping a serene environment for prayer and reflection.

    • Charity & donation

      Supporting those in need and providing relief to the less fortunate in our community.

    • Quran learning

      Quranic education for all ages, with help understanding and interpreting the Holy Quran.

    • Hadith & Sunnah

      Studying the Hadith and Sunnah and following the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

    • Parent education

      Islamic knowledge and parenting skills, and a supportive network for families.

    • Help orphans

      Care, support and education for orphaned children and a brighter future.

    Learn about the five pillars of Islam and why each one matters.

    Read about the pillars

    Find the dargah

    Address

    Babajan Chowk, 2015, Gaffar Baig St, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001

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