Gogaji
Fair ( AUG )
Gogaji Fair is held in the memory of a popular hero of the area who is known
as Goga Veer among the Hindus and Jahar Peer among the Muslims. The Kayam Khani
Muslims claim descent from him and regard him as a peer (saint). Staunch believers
have faith that invoking Gogaji will help to cure a snake bite or other diseases
and many visit the Gogaji Fair to make a wish or for expressing their gratitude
when their wishes come true. This fair lasts for 3 days, annually in the month
of Bhadrapada.
The samadhi is a marble structure with two minarets and fortified by a boundary
wall. The idol of Gogaji is seated on a blue horse with a snake coiled around
the neck. An inscription in Persian can be seen at the main entrance which
describes Mahmud Ghaznavi's regard for Gogaji, he had arranged for the renovation
of the memorial as a token of gratitude when his wish was fulfilled.
The main mode of worship is rubbing incense at the samadhi. Offerings of coconuts,
batashas (sugar drops) and cash are made at the samadhi. Priests are engaged
for conducting special prayers in which praises of Gogaji are sung. The atmosphere
inside the hall is serene and sanctified. Fragrance and incense heighten the
feeling of purity and devotion.
Outside the main hall, Nath priests can be seen carrying whips (replicas of
Gogaji's chabuk) which are considered lucky and offerings are made to them.
Many people can be seen singing and dancing, carrying multicoloured flags called
nishans in their hands. Drums and gongs provide rhythm to the hymn singing.
The Samadhi of Gogaji is located 3 Kms away from the railway station of Goga
Medi. This Northern Railway station is 359 Kms away from Jaipur.
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