Question

The pilgrims believed that during the Urs festival they will receive the ‘barkat.’ What is barkat?

• A. Food given to the Gods (bhog) are eaten
• B. Blessings of the pir
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Blessings of the pir

People visit the dargahs in large number, offer flowers and chadar or sheets on the grave, and listen to the singing of Qawwalis. They believe that in this way they will receive the ‘barkat’ or blessings of the pir or saint. People who seek some specific blessings like children or job, etc. come to the dargahs and pray there.