
Devotees taking part in a traditional sandal procession during the 622nd Urs-e-Shareef of Hazrat Khwaja Bande Nawaz Gesu Daraz in Kalaburagi on Sunday.
| Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI
The 622nd Urs-e-Shareef of the revered Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Bande Nawaz Gesu Daraz commenced on Sunday in Kalaburagi, drawing thousands of devotees from across the country.
The four-day observance commemorates the life and legacy of the revered saint who dedicated himself to nurturing a lasting bond of unity and harmony among diverse communities across the Kalyana Karnataka region.
Published – May 03, 2026 10:11 pm IST


