Mumbai Police officials pay obeisance at the Mahim Dargah by offering the first 'Chaadar' at the dargah each year. Pics/Sameer Abedi
The 14th century Sufi saint Makhdum Fakih Ali Mahimi's grave is located inside the Mahim dargah in central Mumbai
Mumbai Police officials present the first 'sandal' as part of their decades old practice during the Mahim Dargah Urs
The 'sandal' is usually an array of sandalwood paste, flower, and shawl presented at Mahim dargah
During the Mahim dargah Urs, 10-day event famously known as the Annual Mahim Fair is also organised
Thousands of devotees attend the Annual Mahim Fair to make offerings to the saint at the Dargah and take part in the festivities at the fair
The Mahim Dargah is lit up with beautiful lights and is an amazing sight to see. More than 400 sandals are offered during the 10th day Annual Mahim Fair
The event, which has been gazetted since 1910, has the honour of Mumbai Police offering the first sandal or offerings to the 14th century Sufi saint
The annual fair held in honour of Makhdoom Shah Baba (Mahim Dargah) is held every year usually in December. This year it began on 16th December and will run until 25th December
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