Goripalayam Dargah - Tamilnadu
Goripalayam Dargah is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is a famous Islamic mosque dedicated to the 13th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Sultan, a descendant of Muhammad. Sikandhar Badusha Shaheed Radiyallah Ta’ala Anhu. The dargah has great religious and historical significance and attracts devotees from all over the country. The Dargah complex houses the mausoleum of Hazrat Sultan Sikandhar Badusha and is a favourite spot for devotees. The mausoleum is decorated with intricate carvings and covered with green cloth symbolizing Islamic tradition. The dargah also has a mosque where regular prayers are performed. Not only Muslims but People of different faiths come here to find solace and peace.
History of Goripalayam Dargah
The history of Goripalayam Dargah dates back to the 17th century when Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed Badusha came to Madurai when King Thirumalai Nayak was ruling the city. Hazrat Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed Badusha is said to have performed miracles and had good relations with the local people. By noticing that the king welcomed Hazrat Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed Badusha to spread the principles of Islam and also to build a worship place.
Speciality of Goripalayam Dargah
The specialty of Goripalayam dargah in Madurai is that it is one the ancient Dargahs in Tamil Nadu that has two tombs of two Muslim Saints of the medieval period. The popular belief that people have is that a visit here cures people of all their medical ailments.
Visiting time of Goripalayam Dargah
7.00 AM – 7.00 PM
Dress code of Goripalayam Dargah
Wear clothes that cover the upper body entirely and cover your legs below knees.
Nearby sightseeing place in Goripalayam Dargah
Meenakshi Amman temple, Tirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi memorial palace, Kalaignar Centenary library, Kazimar big Mosque.
How to reach Goripalayam Dargah?
By air – Madurai airport is the nearest to reach Goripalayam Dargah that covers about 13km
By train – Madurai railway junction is the nearest to reach Goripalayam Dargah that covers only 3 km.
By road - Madurai District is well connected with the National Highways NH 7, NH 45B, NH 208 and NH 49 passing through Madurai.