Ameen Peer Dargah

Ameenpeer Dargah : is a sufi shrine located in the Kadapa City in Andhra Pradesh, India.This Dargah or Asthana (shrine) otherwise called as Asthana-e-Magdoom Ilahi (آستانہ مخدوم الہی), situated in Asthana-e-Magdoom Ilahi Dargah complex, locally known as Badi Dargah, Pedda Dargah (Telugu) in Kadapa (Cuddapah) city. It is known for its preaching of communal harmony. It is claimed folk that the saints of the shrine are the descendants of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad.History of Ameen Peer DargahThe masjid is believed to be constructed in 1683. The three centuries of divine wisdom of the place is originally a grave place for the two Sufi saint Perullah Hussaini and Arufulla Hussaini II. The sufi saints are devotees of Prophet Mohammed who have come to south India and spread the teachings of Islam. The then Nawab of Sidhout Taluk, Nawab Nek nam Khan changed the name of this place to Neknamabaad on the advice of Perullah Hussaini. Neknamabaad eventually became Kadapa. So, there is a great significance of this Ameen Peer Dargah in the chronological events of Kadapa. Many stories are in circulation regarding the two sufi saints and their miraculous deeds. However, the religion and divinity of this place is distinctive and strong. The dargah serves as a embodiment of the principle of “Oneness of God” as it serves every human being regardless of their original religion or descent. Ameen Peer Dargah is one such place in India that signifies the unity in diversified cultures of the country. Nevertheless, this place is apt to be described as the Taj of Kadapa.VisitorsSeveral notable Indian personalities have visited this shrine, among them Mrs. Indira Gandhi, Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy,Chiranjeevi, A.R. Rahman, Abhishek Bachchan, Ameer Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Telugu Actors Ram charan,Sai dgaram tej,Allu arjun. Nani, sunil,Ali,