Recollections of Sehwan

Dawn.com Published December 16, 2011
As the sun starts to set on Thursday evening, people start the weekly dhammal in the shrine's courtyard. - Photos by Humayun Memon
As the sun starts to set on Thursday evening, people start the weekly dhammal in the shrine's courtyard. - Photos by Humayun Memon
A minaret outside the shrine. - Photo by Humayun Memon
A minaret outside the shrine. - Photo by Humayun Memon
A pigeon resting on one of the decorated walls at the shrine which reads 'Al- Shakoor' meaning 'The most grateful' - Photos by Humayun Memon
A pigeon resting on one of the decorated walls at the shrine which reads 'Al- Shakoor' meaning 'The most grateful' - Photos by Humayun Memon
The courtyard and the main entrance of the shrine.- Photo by Humayun Memon
The courtyard and the main entrance of the shrine.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A devotee of the 'Qalandar' takes a nap. - Photo by Humayun Memon
A devotee of the 'Qalandar' takes a nap. - Photo by Humayun Memon
The side entrance to Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's shrine.- Photo by Humayun Memon
The side entrance to Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's shrine.- Photo by Humayun Memon
People lighting traditional oil lamps.- Photo by Humayun Memon
People lighting traditional oil lamps.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A 'malang' (devotee) posing for a photograph.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A 'malang' (devotee) posing for a photograph.- Photo by Humayun Memon
Disciples of Bodla Saeen doing a dhammal.- Photo by Humayun Memon
Disciples of Bodla Saeen doing a dhammal.- Photo by Humayun Memon
Pilgrims light candles and traditional oil lamps in the compound of the shrine.- Photo by Humayun Memon
Pilgrims light candles and traditional oil lamps in the compound of the shrine.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A man prepares oil lamps for lighting.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A man prepares oil lamps for lighting.- Photo by Humayun Memon
An eagle representing the 'Qalandar' hangs from a wire near the shrine. - Photo by Humayun Memon
An eagle representing the 'Qalandar' hangs from a wire near the shrine. - Photo by Humayun Memon
A devotee collecting alms blows a self-made horn.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A devotee collecting alms blows a self-made horn.- Photo by Humayun Memon
Stretched cow skin drums lined up in the courtyard of the shrine. These drums are used every Thursday evening in the "dhammal".- Photo by Humayun Memon
Stretched cow skin drums lined up in the courtyard of the shrine. These drums are used every Thursday evening in the "dhammal".- Photo by Humayun Memon
Pilgrims at the shrine pray for good luck.- Photo by Humayun Memon
Pilgrims at the shrine pray for good luck.- Photo by Humayun Memon
Pilgrims taking flowers, candles and oil lamps to give as an offering at the shrine.- Photo by Humayun Memon
Pilgrims taking flowers, candles and oil lamps to give as an offering at the shrine.- Photo by Humayun Memon
Followers of Bodla Saeen bow down in prayer outside Bodla Saeens mazaar.- Photo by Humayun Memon
Followers of Bodla Saeen bow down in prayer outside Bodla Saeens mazaar.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A young devotee sitting outside the shrine.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A young devotee sitting outside the shrine.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A disciple of Boldla Saeen poses for a photograph.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A disciple of Boldla Saeen poses for a photograph.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A man lights a firecracker after the Thursday night dhamaal.- Photo by Humayun Memon
A man lights a firecracker after the Thursday night dhamaal.- Photo by Humayun Memon

Sehwan is a city situated in Jamshoro district in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is probable that the given name Sehwan originated from "Siwistan" or "Seevistan", which was the territory of Raja Dahir.

Other than the remains speckled about its vicinity, the city is known for its Sufi saint, philosopher and poet,  Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.  The legendary mausoleum of Hazrat Shahbaz Qalandar attracts multitudes of faithful followers every year. - Photos by Humayun Memon

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Samiullah
Dec 17, 2011 04:04pm
One who
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Gaurav Chhikara
Dec 19, 2011 11:33am
I hail from Jamshoro district, I am proud of Sehwan. Love and Peace.
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