Over 63,000 pilgrims visit Shahdra Sharief” –

PTI, “Thursday, June 19, 2008

As many as 63,625 pilgrims from within and outside the state visited the sufi shrine of Shahdra Sharief in Rajouri district and paid their obeisance during last month, officials said here today.Lakhs of devotees from across the country every year throng the shrine of 18th century sufi saint baba Ghulam Shah Badshah, about 27 kms from Rajouri headquarters in the border district, they said.

The management of the shrine has made necessary arrangements for the pilgrims, they said, adding the management would also provide free food and accommodation to the devotees.

Posted by Marina Montanaro at Sufinews.