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Choti Dargah opening and closing timing is 3:30 AM and 8:30 PM/9:00 PM.
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The Choti Dargah Sahib is open every day for visitors
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July, August, September
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Website 🔗About Choti Dargah
Choti Dargah is a mausoleum located in Maner, also known as Maner Sharif. Here is the tomb of the Muslim saint Makhdoom Shah who was buried here in 1616. This architecturally stunning mausoleum was constructed in 1619 by Ibrahim Khan. The dargah makes for a pleasant sight with its four minarets, exquisite motifs on the walls, ceiling carved with Quranic verses and a beautiful central dome. There is also a huge pond in front of the dargah. It is a popular dargah for Muslims in Patna and surrounding areas.
Architecture of Choti Dargah
The three-storey small dargah structures clearly reveal the influence of the Mughal architectural style. The interiors of the walls are decorated with intricate designs and the ceiling has excerpts from the Quran. It is built in red sandstone as an important feature of that period. It is not only the attraction of Muslims but also the center of attraction for all the tourists from all parts of the world.
Interesting facts about Choti Dargah
- There is a huge dome at the top of the dargah, the ceiling of which houses several carved texts from the Islamic holy book of the Quran.
- This place is said to be a regional center of education where the Sanskrit grammarian Panini was studied.
- This dargah is 400 years old and at present this mosque is under the protection of the Archaeological Department of India.
- Structures include big and small dargahs with tombs.
- The best thing about Maner is the world famous Maner Ka Laddu.
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