Nagpur: The Darbari Shahi Sandal will mark the Sufi saint Baba Tajuddin’s Chhabisi – the most important day of the ongoing 103rd annual urs at Tajbagh – on Tuesday. The sandal commemorates the return of the mystic from Pagalkhana (Regional Mental Hospital), when he was taken in a buggy by Maratha ruler Raghuji on a 15km parade.The grand sandal will kick off from another saint Mohammad Hussain’s dargah close to Tajbagh. It will merge with the Darbari Shahi Sandal at 10am before going past several important points touched by Baba Tajuddin during the procession taken out by him in his lifetime. Starting from the shrine, the procession will pass through Ashok Square and reach Teen Naal Chowk, where it will be welcomed by Baba’s followers.More than two lakh devotees are likely to take part in the day-long procession, while another two lakh will stay back at the dargah. The procession will include several bands, street performers, buggies, horses, and qawwals singing and expressing their devotion for Baba Tajuddin, who is regarded as one of the most important mystics of South Asia. Community feasts at different places will also be held by Baba’s followers.On Sunday night, city MP and Union minister Nitin Gadkari paid obeisance at the dargah along with Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust chairman Pyare Khan and secretary Taj Ahmed. Gadkari said, “This is Baba’s place, and no wrongdoing should occur here. It is not just a place but a symbol of respect and reverence for Baba. Therefore, its progress is our responsibility. Under the leadership of Pyare Khan, many significant and essential tasks have been accomplished here. He completed every task with honesty and dedication to maintain the glory of Baba’s place and ensure better facilities for every devotee who visits.”The Lok Sabha MP added that the govt has also initiated several important schemes for the development of this place and completed major projects. “Whether it is road construction, cleanliness efforts, or lighting arrangements, work has been done at every level to provide convenience to those who visit Baba’s court. I want to clearly state that if anyone engages in dishonesty or tries to cause any disturbance in Baba’s work, I will not spare them. Baba’s premises are a place of worship, and they demand honesty and pure intentions. There should be no negligence or carelessness in Baba’s work. It is our collective duty to make this place even better and ensure its sanctity is preserved,” he said.
