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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia attends 300-year-old Urs of Baba Mansur Ali Shah in Gwalior
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gwalior
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 01:31 PM
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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took part in the annual Urs of Baba Mansur Ali Shah in Gwalior, observing the 300‑year‑old ritual for about an hour.
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh – The annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint Baba Mansur Ali Shah, a tradition said to be three centuries old, was marked by the presence of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday. The minister joined devotees in the shrine’s courtyard, where he performed the customary worship for roughly one hour, adhering to rituals that have been observed for generations.
The ceremony began with the offering of a flower‑laden cloth onto the Shivling, a symbolic act that signals the conclusion of the prayers according to local belief. Participants, including the minister, observed the ritual with reverence, reflecting the deep cultural continuity of the event.
Organisers highlighted the significance of the Urs as a unifying occasion for the community, drawing followers from across the region. Scindia's attendance underscored the government's acknowledgement of the shrine’s historical and spiritual importance.
The event concluded after the traditional rites were completed, with devotees dispersing after the final prayers. No further official statements were released at the time.
The ceremony began with the offering of a flower‑laden cloth onto the Shivling, a symbolic act that signals the conclusion of the prayers according to local belief. Participants, including the minister, observed the ritual with reverence, reflecting the deep cultural continuity of the event.
Organisers highlighted the significance of the Urs as a unifying occasion for the community, drawing followers from across the region. Scindia's attendance underscored the government's acknowledgement of the shrine’s historical and spiritual importance.
The event concluded after the traditional rites were completed, with devotees dispersing after the final prayers. No further official statements were released at the time.