Bismillahir Rahman Nir Raheem.

Allahumma Salle Ala Syedina Mohammadin Wa 'ala 'Alihi Syedina Mohammedin wa Barik wa Sallim.

"Ala Inna Awliya Allahi la Khauf-un Alaihim wa Lahum Yah-Zanoon"

City / Town / Taluk: Kolar
District: Kolar District
State: Karnataka.

Dargah Hazrat Shahbaz Qalandar_Kolar

The Dargahs of Kolar shareef possess their historical importance and are predominantly well-known for two great Qutbs who attract a large number of Ashiq-e-Awliyah namely Dargah-e-Hazrat Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (Rahmathullahi Allaih), which is located in front of Kolar Clock Tower and Dargah-e-Hazrat Khwaja Usman Shah Vali (Rahmathullah Allaih) which is on the top of Kolar Hills, so called "Kolar ke Pahad ki Dargah".

Shahi Gumbaz Dargah-Kolar

About Hazrat Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (RA):-
Dam Madaar - Beda Paar. Haq Allah Haq Allah Haq Mohammed (Sal-lal-lahu Alaihi wa Sallam) Haq Madaar. Sarkar Qutb-e-Alam Shahinsha-e-Auliya, Qutb-ul-Aqtaab, Qubt-e-Auliya, Hazarath Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (Rahmathullahi Allaih).

Hz Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori-Kolar

The Dargah Shareef of Hazrath Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (RA) is situated in the main city of Kolar. Opposite to Kolar Clock Tower, you can find an entrance of Dargah Mohalla which is similar to Ajmeer Shareef's Dome in the name of Hazrath Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (RA).

Dargah Usman Shah Valli Kolar Hills

It is said that more than 1000 years ago, the beloved Mureeds of Hazrat Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (RA) carried his Janaza Mubarak on their shoulders as per his last instructions to bury the sacred body in a place where the Janaza Mubarak wouldn't move. The Mureeds roamed carrying Janaza Mubarak of Hazrat Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (RA) to different places for achieving the purpose and eventually reached Kolar, where they wanted to have a rest due to tiredness.

On the other hand, the soldiers of the Rani of Kolar didn't allow the Mureeds to stay even for a second and compelled them to vacate the place along with the Janaza Mubarak. Upon their request, Mureeds tried to lift up the Janaza Mubarak, astonishingly, it didn't move even bit and they became aware that Kolar was the place where the sacred body was to be buried. SubhanALLAH. The soldiers reported this incident to the Rani who was the ruler of Kolar then that the Janaza Mubarak was not moving from the place despite the fact that so many people put their efforts to lift it up from the site.

Dargah Hz Taar Shah Valli Dilwar Shah Kolar

The Rani was annoyed hearing it and commanded her soldiers to bring elephants knitting them with chains and pull the Janaza Mubarak from the place it was laid at. The soldiers followed her instructions and tried to pull the Janaza Mubarak with the efforts of elephants and chains but the Karamath of Hazrat Syedina Qutb Shah Ghori (RA) was so powerful and stronger that devastated their hopeless efforts.

Dargah Hazrat Syed Ameer Shah Qadri (RA) Qadri Chaman

Finally, the Rani was won over by the Mureeds of Hazrat Syedina Qutb Shah Ghori (RA) and she permitted them to continue the burial ceremony in the place where the Dargah shareef is now situated. After the incident, people witnessed many Karamaths of Hazrath Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (RA) and became aware of his highest Darajah (status) in Wilayath and started flocking at his holy feet to gain his countless blessings.

Hazrat Syed Ali Shah Qadri Kolar

In the same Dargah shareef, adjacent to the Mazar-e-Mubarak of Hazrath Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (RA), there are three other Mazar-e-shareefs found which are of Hazrat Syed Shah Muheed Ali Pari Yar (Rahmathullah Allaih), Hazrat Syed Shah Mohammed Madar (Rahmathullah Allaih) and Hazrat Syed Shah Mohammed Fateh hathai e Madar Mast (Rahmathullah Allaih).

Gawi Chilla Hz Usman Shah Valli Kolar

About Hazrat Khwaja Usman Shah Vali (RA) [ kolar ke pahad ki dargah ] :-

Gawi Nishan Usman baba - Kolar

As stated above, the other famous Dargah shareef that attracts one and all is of Hazrat Khwaja Usman Shah Vali (Rahmathullah Allaih) located in Paparajanahathi, a small village on Kolar Hills where seven villages are situated in close proximity. Regardless of differentiation in religion and beliefs, it's very heartening to see both the Muslims and Hindhus come together and revere this great Qutb in large numbers.

Hazrat Syeda GhousiaBi PeeraniMaa - Kolar

The Chilla Shareef or Gawi Mubarak of Hazrat Usman Shah Vali (RA) is situated in a little distance before the Dargah Shareef. It is said that there was no human being lived when Hazrat Khwaja Usman Shah Vali (RA) lived in this dreadful jungle but tigers used to roam around and used to bring food for this great Auliya when he was in Chilla (seclusion) or Zikr.

Gawi Kolar

One of the greatest Karamaths of Hazrat Khwaja Usman Shah Vali (RA) was that he once punched a rock in the hills by his holy hand and water started flowing out from there. This famous place is now called as Gaimukh. The water which comes from the hills tastes as very pure distilled natural water, sugary and icy. Not only that, the water available from the wells in this hilly region is also very sweet in nature.

Hazrat Syed Ameer Shah Qadri(RA) Kolar

The Awliyah ALLAHs of Kolar are as follow:-

Gawi Usman Baba

1) Hazrat Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (RA) (opposite to Kolar clock tower)
2) Hazrat Khwaja Usman Shah Vali (RA) - Located on Kolar Hills popularly known as Kolar ke pahad ki Dargah.
3) Hazrat Syed Diwan Shah Vali (RA), Bangalore Road, Kundras Pally, Kolar.
4) Hazrat Syed Abdul Samad Shah Qadri-Al-Baghdadi (RA) and Hazrat Syed Abul Hasan Shah Qadri-Al-Baghdadi (RA), Kokan Pally, Kolar.
5) Hazrat Syed Moihuddin Shah Qadri-Al-Baghdadi (RA), Attur, Kolar Road.
6) Hazrat Baba Azmathulla Shah Qadri-Al-Baghdadi (RA), Bangalore Road, Qutb ShahinShah Nagar, Kolar.
7) Hazrat Taar Shah Vali (RA) and Hazrath Dilawar Shah Vali (RA)
8) Hazrat Phool Shah Vali (RA), Phool Shah Mohalla, Kolar.
9) Hazrat Khaki Shah Vali urf Moula Khwaja Peer (RA)
10) Hazrat Peer Syed Ameer Shah Qadri (RA), Qadri Chaman , Kolar.

Hazrat Syed Sangh Shah Auliya-Kolar

11) Hazrat Sangh Shah Auliya (RA)

12) Hazrat Shahbaaz Shah Qalandar (RA)
13) Hazrat Syed Mohammed Fateh Shah Qalandar (RA) & Hazrat Syed Mohammed Shamsh Shah Qalandar (RA)
14) Shahi Gumbaz Dargah , Kolar.

Dargah Hazrat Mohiuddin Shah Qadri Attur Kolar Road

About Kolar Shareef: - Kolar is a city in South Indian state of Karnataka. Kolar town, the headquarters of this district was formerly known as Kuvalala. It is located at a distance of about 68 Km away from the Bangalore and 39 Km from Kolar Gold Field (KGF). It is known for being one of gold mining sites in India. It is situated on the Bangalore to Chennai National Highway-4. The city is located on the southern maidan (plains) region of Karnataka.

Kolar was the first capital of the Gangas, till about the 4th century A.D. In 1004 A.D., the Cholas annexed Kolar with their empire. Later, Kolar came under the Vijayanagar empire, before being taken over by the British in 1768. In 1792, Kolar came under the reign of Maharaj-e-South India, Hazrath Tippu Sultan Sulthan Sarkar (RA). The Ammenallikere, a tank, forms its eastern boundary. On the north is the Kodikannur tank, the main source of water supply to the city. The nearest railway junction is at Bangarpet at a distance of about 15 km. The city is located on 13.51' north latitude and 78.21' eastern Longitude.

Mazar Hz Syed Abu AlHasan Shah Qadri Al Baghdadi - Kolar

Bus services to Kolar:- There are numerous State Government and Private Buses ply to Kolar town from Majestic KSRTC Bus Stand as well as Kalasipalayam Bus Stand in Bangalore and vice versa.

If you ask for Kolar Clock Tower Bus Stop, anybody will guide you. When you geto down there, on the left side of the main road, you will find the Dome of Dargah-e-Hazrat Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (RA) and go a little distance inner to reach the Darbar.

Mazar HZ Syed Samad Shah Qadri - Kolar

To reach Dargah-e-Hazrat Khwaja Usman Shah Vali (RA), you can avail the Government Bus service which is available on a particular timings like 8 a.m, 10 a.m, 12 p.m etc from Kolar Clock Tower Bus Stop. Please note that the last bus from the Dargah is at 5 p.m.

Mazar HZ Phool Shah Valli - Kolar

All vehicles can reach the Dargah shareef easily from the road side entrance and there, a name board of Dargah-e-Hazrat usman Shah Vali (RA) can be found in the beginning of the route which starts to Kolar hills. Please enquire from the residents of this area if you have any doubts while going to the Dargah.

Hz Dewan Shah Valli - Kolar

It may take an hour or 50 minutes to walk to Dargah from road side where the buses go to hills. There is another route beside big Kolar bus station which goes from hills to Dargah shareef on the left hand side of the bus station, one has to go straight and take a left diversion and climb the hills. Youths can enjoy trekking and reach the Dargah in the day times before Maghrib. From the bus station or Kolar clock tower, there are many auto rickshaws which can also take you to the Dargah shareef.

Hz Syed Shah Muheeb Ali Pariyar-Kolar

It is advisable to reach the Dargah from the road side area and not to go from the hills alone where new roads have been laid which make journey easier for the public to reach the Dargah shareef.

Allah and Rasool Allah Sal lalahu Alaihi wa Sallam Aap ki har mushkil door kare. Ameen. Aap ki har jayes tamana puri kare. Ameen. Aap ki and Aap ke Ghar walon ki hayati ki darasi karne. Ameen. Ap aur Ghar walon ke upar tah qayamat tak Auliya Allah and buzurgan-e-deen ka saaya rahe. Ameen. Aap ko Ghar walon ko deen aur duniya me kamiyabee hasil kare. Ameen. Ya Rabbil 'Alameen.

Allah humma Salle 'ala Syedina wa Maulana wa Rahati Qulubina wa Shafiyi Zunubina wa Tabeeba Zaherana wa Batina Mohammedin wa 'Ala Alihi wo Ashabihi wo Auliyahi wa Ummatihi bi Rahmatika ya Ar-Rahman nir Raheem wal Hamdullilahi Rabbil 'Alameen.

Allah aur Rasul-e-Kareem, Sal-lal-lahu Alaihi Wa Sallam aur Hazrat Syedina Syed Qutb Shah Ghori (RA) aur Hazrat Khwaja Usman Shah Vali (RA) may do khass Nazar e Karam on you and your family and your beloved ones. Ameen. Ya Rabbil Alameen

Thanks & Regards,

Khaleel Ahmed Irfani urf Afzal Ahmed
Khadim of Dargah-e-Hazrath Khwaja Lalu Bhai Qasir Chisty (RA)
[Khwaja-e-Bangalore] and Astana-e-Irfani, Hyderabad.
Email: khaleelrazack@gmail.com or khaleelrazack@indiatimes.com