This is the ancient Kalika Mata Temple in Pavagadh, Gujarat.
What is the dargah doing, literally, on top of the temple?
What is the dargah doing, literally, on top of the temple?
The current temple has been renovated in the 19th century. It was earlier ruined and destroyed during the invasion of Mehmud Begada.
The Dargah is the grave of Sadan Shah Pir. According to Sufi hagiography, he used to spit on Hindu "idols".
The Dargah is the grave of Sadan Shah Pir. According to Sufi hagiography, he used to spit on Hindu "idols".
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