Hazrath Syed Kareem Ulla Shah Qadiri

The Kasumuru Dargah, dedicated to Hazrath Syed Kareem Ulla Shah Qadiri (RA) (also known as 'Ka-le Shah Mastan Baba'), is a major spiritual site that attracts devotees from various backgrounds. The primary activities at the Dargah revolve around devotion, seeking blessings, and spiritual healing.

Here are the key things to do when visiting the Kasmur Dargah:

1. Perform Ziyarat (Visiting the Shrine)

• Pay Respects: Offer salutations and prayers at the Mazar-e-Shareef (the holy grave/tomb) of Hazrath Kale Shah Mastan Baba (RA). This is the central act of the pilgrimage.
• Offer Chadar and Flowers: It is a common tradition to offer a chadar (a decorative cloth sheet) and fresh flowers at the grave as a mark of respect and devotion.

2. Offer Prayers and Supplications (Dua)

• Seek Blessings: Devotees pray for the fulfillment of their requests (mannats), which the Dargah is strongly believed to grant.
• Spiritual Intercession: Pray for the saint's intercession (wasilah) for help with personal, family, or health issues.

3. Seek Spiritual Healing and Relief

• Cure Ailments: The Dargah is renowned for its power to cure various physical ailments. Many visitors come specifically to pray for healing.
• Relief from Evil Spirits: The shrine is particularly famous as a place to seek relief from the possession of evil spirits, attributed to the saint's powerful Jalali Peer status.

4. Visit the Nearby Caves

• Meditation Site: It is believed that the saint lived in nearby caves, spending time in penance and meditation (riyadhah) Visitors often make a stopover at these caves to seek a deeper spiritual connection with the saint's life of austerity.

5. Attend the Annual Urs-e-Shareef (Sandal Festival)

• Pilgrimage: If possible, visit on the 26th day of Rabbi-ul-Awwal (the Islamic calendar month) to participate in the grand annual festival.

Observe Rituals: Witness or participate in the Sandal procession and prayers that take place.

The Kasmur Dargah (Hazrat Syed Kareemullah Shah Quadri Rahmatullah Alai) is located in Kasumuru village, which is near Nellore city in Andhra Pradesh.

Here's how you can plan your journey from Bangalore to Kasmur Dargah by train and bus:

1. By Train

The most common way to travel by train is to reach Nellore and then take local transport.

• Step 1: Train from Bangalore to Nellore (NLR)
• Book a train from a major Bangalore station (like KSR Bengaluru - SBC, SMVT Bengaluru - SMVB, or Bengaluru Cantt - BNC) to Nellore (NLR).
• Many trains run daily on this route, including:
• SESHADRI EXP (17209)
• SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah SF Express (12864)
• Sanghamitra SF Express (12295)
• The journey duration is typically 7.5 to 9 hours.
• Step 2: Nellore to Kasmur Dargah
• Kasmur is about 25 km from Nellore city.
• From Nellore Railway Station, you can take an auto-rickshaw or local bus to the Nellore Bus Stand.
• From the Nellore Bus Stand, you can take a bus:
• Direct Bus to Kasmur: Direct buses may be infrequent.
• Bus to Venkatachalam: Take a bus going towards Gudur and get down at the Venkatachalam Bus Stop. Venkatachalam is about 10 km from Kasmur. From there, you can hire a shared auto-rickshaw or another local bus to reach the Dargah.

Alternative Nearer Station:

• Venkatachalam (VKT) railway stations are closer to the Dargah, but major express trains from Bangalore might not stop there. You would need to check if any specific passenger/suburban trains from Nellore halt at these stations. Nellore (NLR) is the most convenient major halt.

2. By Bus

• Step 1: Direct Bus from Bangalore to Nellore
• Book an inter-state bus ticket from Bangalore to Nellore.
• Numerous private and government-operated buses (like APSRTC) run daily, including AC Sleeper, AC Seater/Sleeper, and Non-AC options.
• Buses usually depart from Bangalore's major boarding points like Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Madiwala, Electronic City, etc.
• The bus journey duration is approximately 7 to 9 hours.
• Step 2: Nellore to Kasmur Dargah
• Once you reach the Nellore Bus Stand (the drop-off point), follow the same local transport directions as mentioned in the train section (Bus to Venkatachalam and then a local vehicle to Kasmur)