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Over 50,000 Pilgrims Gather for Opening Day of Ajmer’s 18th International Sufi Festival
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 06:28 PM
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More than 50,000 devotees attended the inaugural day of the 18th International Sufi Festival at Ajmer Sharif, showcasing a vibrant mix of music, dance and spiritual rituals.
The 18th International Sufi Festival opened at the historic Ajmer Sharif Dargah, drawing a crowd of over 50,000 pilgrims on its first day. The massive turnout underscored the event’s significance as a major gathering for Sufi devotees from across the country and abroad.
Organisers set up multiple stages around the shrine, where qawwali singers, classical musicians and folk dancers performed continuously. The programme highlighted the rich tapestry of Sufi art, with devotional chants, poetry recitals and visual exhibitions that illustrated the spiritual heritage of the region.
Local authorities deployed security personnel and medical teams to manage the dense gathering, ensuring smooth movement of visitors and prompt assistance where needed. The successful launch is expected to sustain high attendance throughout the festival’s scheduled days, reinforcing Ajmer’s reputation as a vibrant centre of Sufi culture.
Organisers set up multiple stages around the shrine, where qawwali singers, classical musicians and folk dancers performed continuously. The programme highlighted the rich tapestry of Sufi art, with devotional chants, poetry recitals and visual exhibitions that illustrated the spiritual heritage of the region.
Local authorities deployed security personnel and medical teams to manage the dense gathering, ensuring smooth movement of visitors and prompt assistance where needed. The successful launch is expected to sustain high attendance throughout the festival’s scheduled days, reinforcing Ajmer’s reputation as a vibrant centre of Sufi culture.