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Week 14 - Your Turn is Over

nobody@flickr.com (Abdul Qadir Memon) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:06:50 -0700

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Bari Imam, Islamabad

Free Ride

nobody@flickr.com (Abdul Qadir Memon) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:06:49 -0700

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Bari Imam, Islamabad.

The Shopkeeper of Bari Imam

nobody@flickr.com (Abdul Qadir Memon) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:06:45 -0700

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Bari Imam, Islamabad

The Wood Merchant

nobody@flickr.com (Abdul Qadir Memon) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:06:49 -0700

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Bari Imam, Islamabad

Hello!

nobody@flickr.com (Abdul Qadir Memon) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:06:42 -0700

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Bari Imam, Islamabad

Apprenticeship

nobody@flickr.com (Abdul Qadir Memon) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:06:39 -0700

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but you should be in School...............

Bari Imam, Islamabad

Secretary Clinton Visits Shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi

nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Department of State) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:21:43 -0700

U.S. Department of State posted a photo:

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton lays a wreath at the tomb of 17th century Sufi Saint Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi, Bari Imam, near Islamabad, Pakistan October 28, 2009. [State Department photo / Public Domain]

30 - Sardaee

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:18:44 -0700

UJMi posted a photo:

Intro:
Welcome to Bari Imam, a Shrine just little outside Islamabad. This shrine of holy man Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi. When he arrived in Nurpur, it was town inhabited by dacoits. Because of his blessed presence and preaching the denizens of the town turned to pious ways of life.

--this pic--
Another street vendor preparing a Punjabi village "energy drink" called Sardaee. He will mix different almonds and God knows what together and later mix it with cold milk, ready for drinking pleasure.

And it does taste good.

21 - Hopes in oil lamps

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:02:36 -0700

UJMi posted a photo:

Intro:
Welcome to Bari Imam, a Shrine just little outside Islamabad. This shrine of holy man Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi. When he arrived in Nurpur, it was town inhabited by dacoits. Because of his blessed presence and preaching the denizens of the town turned to pious ways of life.

--this pic--
Devotees light fire in this one corner. Either on the aroma sticks or with candles and oil lamps.

Devotees rub the oil from these lamps on their body believing that it will cure all their ailments and ward bad forces off them!

Human mind is a complex thing yet it needs very small things to counter its fears. Sometimes very absurd things!

22 - Devotion!

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:02:44 -0700

UJMi posted a photo:

Intro:
Welcome to Bari Imam, a Shrine just little outside Islamabad. This shrine of holy man Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi. When he arrived in Nurpur, it was town inhabited by dacoits. Because of his blessed presence and preaching the denizens of the town turned to pious ways of life.

--this pic--
The devotee in the middle in black cloak is wearing chains all around him. He believes this to be a path to his redemption, others believe he is just simply mentally incapacitated.

20 - Magic oil

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Mon, 28 May 2007 06:00:40 -0700

UJMi posted a photo:

Intro:
Welcome to Bari Imam, a Shrine just little outside Islamabad. This shrine of holy man Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi. When he arrived in Nurpur, it was town inhabited by dacoits. Because of his blessed presence and preaching the denizens of the town turned to pious ways of life.

--this pic--
Devotees light fire in this one corner. Either on the aroma sticks or with candles and oil lamps.

Devotees rub the oil from these lamps on their body believing that it will cure all their ailments and ward bad forces off them!

Human mind is a complex thing yet it needs very small things to counter its fears. Sometimes very absurd things!

Nilan Bhotu Margallah Hills Islamabad

nobody@flickr.com (Karrar Haidri) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:42:55 -0700

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Crystal clear water pond is full of 'Mahasher' fish very near to Chilla Gah of Hazrat Bari Imam, Nilan Bhotu Islamabad.Fishing is not allowed by the locals.

26 - Special gift shops

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:18:01 -0700

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25 - Darveshi Bangles

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:17:49 -0700

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28 - Street of spirituality and indulgence

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:18:26 -0700

UJMi posted a photo:

Intro:
Welcome to Bari Imam, a Shrine just little outside Islamabad. This shrine of holy man Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi. When he arrived in Nurpur, it was town inhabited by dacoits. Because of his blessed presence and preaching the denizens of the town turned to pious ways of life.

--this pic--
Just behind the Shrine there are several more smaller shrines said to be of other faithfuls or the family.

Over the green light in the middle many Jogis were sitting cooking food and singing sufi poetry. Had a chance to sit with them for good half hour.

23 - Festivity is an important factor

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:17:26 -0700

UJMi posted a photo:

Intro:
Welcome to Bari Imam, a Shrine just little outside Islamabad. This shrine of holy man Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi. When he arrived in Nurpur, it was town inhabited by dacoits. Because of his blessed presence and preaching the denizens of the town turned to pious ways of life.

--this pic--

Amongst all the devotion and the dances of spiritual zenith. I believe one important part is still the festivity. It can surely not be ignored.

For many low income families, this is one of very few chances of low budget entertainment package for the whole family.

What comes in bonus is the chance to seek for forgiveness.

27 - Katlamay

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:18:15 -0700

UJMi posted a photo:

Intro:
Welcome to Bari Imam, a Shrine just little outside Islamabad. This shrine of holy man Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi. When he arrived in Nurpur, it was town inhabited by dacoits. Because of his blessed presence and preaching the denizens of the town turned to pious ways of life.

--this pic--
Ever year with the Urs come a large community of street vendors. This guy is selling the Katlamay, a traditional Punjabi junk food!

I have yet to find one tasting real great. Any hints?

29 - Devil wears red

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:18:36 -0700

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24 - Friends

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:17:35 -0700

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18 - Reaching the Zenith

nobody@flickr.com (UJMi) — Mon, 28 May 2007 05:50:15 -0700

UJMi posted a photo:

Intro:
Welcome to Bari Imam, a Shrine just little outside Islamabad. This shrine of holy man Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi. When he arrived in Nurpur, it was town inhabited by dacoits. Because of his blessed presence and preaching the denizens of the town turned to pious ways of life.

--this pic--
As the love for the Saint increases, it becomes like blood in the vains. Explained me the companion of this devotee later. This state is called Wajad in Sufism. The time when love enters the blood stream and man loses himself.

As he starts to dwell in the love, his companion ties a cloth on his face, because his emotions are his private emotions only for his lord.