Thousands of devotees and pilgrims gathered at the Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah in Ajmer, Rajasthan, for the opening of the Jannati Darwaza [1].
The event marks a significant spiritual moment for visitors who travel to the shrine to offer prayers and seek blessings during the Eid celebrations [1, 2].
The Jannati Darwaza opened at five a.m. [2]. The gathering saw a massive rush of people attempting to enter the shrine as part of the religious observance [1, 2].
Reports regarding the specific occasion of the opening differ among news agencies. NDTV said the event occurred during Eid al-Adha [1]. Conversely, ANI said that the gate opened on March 21, 2026 [2], identifying the occasion as Eid ul-Fitr [2].
Local authorities and shrine officials managed the crowds as pilgrims from various regions arrived in Ajmer. The opening of the gate is a traditional highlight of the festival period, drawing large numbers of faithful to the Rajasthan site [1, 2].
“The Jannati Darwaza opened at five a.m.”
The opening of the Jannati Darwaza is a pivotal ritual at the Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah, reflecting the shrine's role as a major center for pilgrimage in India. The discrepancy in reporting between the two Eid festivals highlights the complexities of tracking lunar-based religious calendars across different news agencies.
