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Tomb of Haji Waris Ali Shah in Deva, Lucknow is a symbol of universal love and brotherhood. Prayers made at the Syed Haji Waris Ali Shah (Dewa Sharif) in Lucknow, have always been accepted and the believer is blessed with happiness and peace. You may find here information, Images, Video about this most important and famous Dargah Shrine in Lucknow.

Haji Waris Ali Shah or Sarkar Waris Pak was a Sufi saint from Dewa, district Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was the successor to the Qadriyya -Razzakiyya Silsila. He was born sometime during the year 1809. His parents died when he was three years old and he was brought up by his grandmother.

A number of Hindus held him in high esteem and always regarded him as a perfect Sufi. Thousands of Hindus, including Sadhus and Fakirs of different Panthas paid homage to him and expressed respect to his order. He always said that we all are same and always asked people of other religions to follow it with greater zeal and sincerity.

He was popular both with the well educated people and with the people of the old generations. People from all sections of society always visited him and sat at his feet. He was the first Sufi to have travelled Europe. It is said that a Spanish Noble Count Galaraza, who was an earnest soul, hankering for truth, came all the way from Spain to visit him and had an interview with him at Dewa.

Haji Waris Ali Shah left for his heavenly abode on 7th April, 1905 after a brief illness. He was buried at the spot where he died and this location is marked by a monument. The tomb of Hazi Waris Ali Shah is now a place famous for communal amity. The monument is constructed on a styles of architecture that blends the Hindu-Iranian art . The tomb, the shrines are somewhat indicative of the Hindu style of architecture while the towers and minarets present the Persian architecture.

A famous quote by him : Love is positively monotheism and monotheism is positively love.

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About The Shrine : It is situated at around 39 Kms. from Lucknow. Deva is the birth place of Haji Waris Ali Shah who influenced the lives of many generations of people with his message of universal love for humanity. Hindus held him in high esteem and regarded him as a perfect Sufi and a follower of Vedanta. The splendid monument was erected in his memory by some of his devoted followers, both Hindus and Muslim.

Location address of the Shrine:

Dargah Hazrat Haji Ali Shah Warsi
Dewa Sharif
District: Barabanki
Pincode: 225 001
UP, India
Nearest City: Lucknow
Nearest District : Barabanki
Nearest Airpot : Lucknow
Nearest Railway Station: Barabanki, Lucknow
Nearest Bus Stand - Barabanki/Lucknow
Nearest Highway: Faizabad Road (NH28)

Note: Shrine is situated at Dewa town of Barabanki district at a distance of around 39 km. from Lucknow City.

How to reach: The Shrine is well connected from Lucknow Airport, Lucknow Railway Station (Charbagh or Badshah Nagar) and Lucknow Bus Stations.

Through train: Nearest Railway Station is Barabanki Station (NER). A number of trains from Delhi and Gorakhpur, etc. side stop here. Alternatively you may drop at Lucknow Railway Station and take a taxi for Dewa Sharif. From Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station, the Shrine is around 40 kms. away and it takes not more than 1 hour to reach.

Through Air : Lucknow Airport (Chaudhuri Charan Singh Airport (Amausi Airport) is well connected from the rest of the country and world as well. You may drop here and take a pre-paid taxi for Dewa Sharif. It is around 47 kms. from the Airport and it takes not more than 1 hour and 20 mins to reach the Shrine.

By Road: The Shrine is nearest to main Faizabad Road hence it is well connected by road. Delhi is around 500 kms. away from Lucknow and from Lucknow it is around 35 kms. away. It is well connected through Faizabad Road, Kanpur Road, Sultanpur Road and Sitapur Road.

If you are at Charbagh Railway Station, take an Auto Rickshaw upto Chinhat Crossing. Here you can find another Auto/Tempo upto Deva. From the Auto Stand at Deva, it is walking distance upto the Shrine.

Shops on both sides of road to the Tomb, offer food, breakfast, fruits, religious items, books, toys for children and a lot more. (Auto Charge is minimum( say Rs. 15 to 25) and on shared basis). Alternatively, you may catch a bus.

Journey by bus:

UPSRTC Bus Stand, Charbagh Tel: 2450988, 2458096
UPSRTC Bus Stand, Alambagh (IS Bus Terminal)Tel: 2454444
UPSRTC Bus Stand, Kaiserbagh Tel: 2622503, 2455477

Nearest City: Lucknow (approx 39 kms) from the shrine

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Dargah Car Stand charges: Rs.20/

How to Reach - See driving directions below (Map)

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EVENTS:
Dewa Mela is one of the most popular and big gatherings in the city of Barabanki (36 kms. from Lucknow) each year. Even though the Urs of Haji saahab is commemorated on 1st Safar every year, Dewa mela is organized at a fixed time period from 8th to 18th October of each year.

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You can see in the picture above road leading to Dewa Sharif near Chinhat crossing (Faizabad Road in Lucknow). It is the crossing where you will take a left hand turn for Deva Road.

You may like to visit some religious places at Barabanki around 25 kms. away from Lucknow but quite near to DEVA.

1. Mahadeva : Lord Shiva's Lodheshwar Temple - A temple- Situated at village Mahadeva in Tehsil Ram Nagar of district Barabanki on the banks of river Ghaghra,as ancient history to its credit. As per legends, once Lord Shiv desired to visit to earth . At that time one learned Brahim named Lodheram, who was simple and kind villager, saw Lord Shiv in his dream. Next day while he was engaged in his fields, he found a statue. He could not take out the statue even after a lot of efforts. Hence a temple was raised on the same ground and it was named Lodheshwar Temple. Reference to this temple could be traced back to Mahabharat period, where this ancient temple is mentioned. Pandavs performed the Mahayagya at this place and an ancient well near the place of Yagya still exists as Pandav Kup. A fair is held on the occasion of Maha Shivratri and millions of devotees flock to this temple to worship Lord Shiva.

2. Parijaat - A most amazing tree - Situated in village Kintur (about 38 Kms. away from Lucknow), it was named after Kunti, mother of Pandavs. You can find a number of ancient temples established by Kunti and an amazing tree Parijaat. According to local sayings, Arjuna brought this tree from heavens. Another legend is that Parijaat is a type of Kalpvraksh, found only in heaves and whosoever makes a wish under this tree gets fulfilled. This tree is said to be amazing as no such tree is found anywhere else in the entire world. Its flower is very beautiful and and white in colour. On drying out it takes on golden rings. Please note this tree blossoms very occasionally. The correct time of the blossom could not be traced but anyhow when its fragrance is spread far and wide. The Age of this tree is said to be around 5000 years. With a perimeter of the trunk of this tree being aboujt 50 feet and height of around 45 feet, this unique tree is a must see while your tour to Lucknow.

3. Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple, Kotwa Dham Temple, Mazar of Sufi Saint Malamat Shah, Kunteshwar Temples,etc.

4. In addition to above sacred and important places, you may like to see in Barabanki - Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple, Mausoleum of Sufi Saint Qazi Qutub, (50 Kms. from Barabanki), Badosarai -Kotwa Dham temple - 9 Kms., established 550 years ago by a spiritual King, a very beautiful nearby pond, Mazar of Sufi Saint Malamat Shah, Kunteshwar Temple, Satrikh, Bhitauli - a historical heritage, Masauli -birthplace of Rafi Ahmad Kidwai.

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