We did a little bit of sightseeing today. There really wasn't a lot to see, but the places we did go to were worth visiting. Our first stop was Adhai Dinka Jhonpra, an ancient mosque that was originally a Hindu temple. Dating back to around 1150, the architecture and splendor of the ruins are quite a sight, even if it is slightly dampened by the graffiti/vandalism that also exists. We walked through the busy, busy alleys of the marketplace to get here, but it is only a short walk from the main dargah entrance.
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| Heading to the site |
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| Adhai Din ka Jhonpra |
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| Still a functioning mosque |
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| Details |
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| I felt like I was inside of village... |
Afterwards, we hailed down an autorickshaw and headed to Ana Sagar lake, which felt like a breath of fresh air! The dargah is surrounded by a crowded, dusty and bustling marketplace, and there are people and noise everyone; the lake provided a significant contrast, as I took in the greenery and tranquility. It's a nice getaway spot for anyone in Ajmer.
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| Green = sanctuary |
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| My soul feels rejuvenated |
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| I enjoyed this moment |
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| Music Man |
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| I loved the random yet impressive bits of architecture scattered throughout |
We did a little bit of shopping (because you HAVE to shop with all these markets!) and I bought some gifts for family and friends back home. After a brief respite in the guesthouse, we made another trip to the dargah to pay our respects to the saint, to pray, and to listen to qawwali.
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| Walking back from Ana Sagar Lake |
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| Inside the dargah, vendors sell flowers and sweets as offerings |
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| A peek inside |
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| AMAZING qawwali music! |
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| Right outside of the tomb |
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