"In India, the rhythm of Muslim life has always been marked by customs and festivals relating to saints and their tombs; and dargahs, or shrines erected on and around these tombs remain some of the finest specimens of Indo-Muslim architecture. This book describes the location, architecture, rituals, and various kinds of worship that take place in the country's major Muslim shrines. It also looks at pilgrims who are drawn to the dargah - their aspirations, their faith, their general social and religious outlook." "This volume will interest scholars of Islam, Indian history and sociology, and Sufi thought, as well as those interested in learning more about the place of religion and pilgrimage in the modern world."--Jacket.