Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat, Karwar

Dedicated to a Sufi saint from Baghdad, the Dargah of Shamsuddin Kharobat is a popular landmark in the city of Karwar in Karnataka. Peer Shamsuddin was the 11th son of Ghouse Azam Abdul Qadir Jilani of Baghdad and was known for his humanitarian works. He was known for curing the people using his mystical powers. After his demise, a mosque with a blue-colored dome was erected in his memory. It is a 17th-century mosque and houses his final resting place.

It Is Known For:-
1)    Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat is a popular historical landmark in the city of Karwar. It was built in the seventeenth century.

2)    It is a renowned mosque with a blue-colored dome and white minarets.

3)    The main altar of the mosque houses the grave of the saint and is visited by numerous enthusiastic Muslims on a wider scale.

4)    Eid and the birth/death anniversary of the Sufi saint are some major events that are observed and celebrated here with a great zest.

Best Time To Visit:-
Dargah of Peer Shan Shamsuddin Kharobat is a remarkable tourist cum religious site in Karwar. It is a place that catches the attention of visitors and locals alike. Being a religious site, it can be visited during any time of the year but, the best time to feel the divine aura remains Eid and birth & death anniversary of Peer Shamsuddin.

Reaching There:-
Karwar city is well-connected with roadways and railways. Such connectivity and a frequent service of the local transit make it convenient for commuting to and from dargah.

Nearest Railway Station:- Karwar Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Dabolim Airport