Dewa Sharif Dargah: Where Holi Unites Hindus & Muslims for Centuries

• Uttar Pradesh's Dewa Sharif Dargah celebrates Holi as a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity, a tradition spanning centuries.
• The shrine of Sufi saint Waris Ali Shah in Barabanki sees people of different faiths playing Holi together.
• Sufi saint Waris Ali Shah initiated this unique tradition, considering yellow the most sacred color for the festival.
• Built in 1917, the Dargah's architecture and donations from Maharaja Udit Narayan Singh and Thakur Pancham Singh reflect communal harmony.
• Waris Ali Shah's message, "The one who is God is Ram," emphasizes that love is the greatest religion.