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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers Prayers at Ajmer Sufi Shrine

"All major religions of the world present the same potential to promote wholeheartedness or compassion. Through that way, genuine and lasting world peace can exist. You know for that reason, harmony among different traditions is very essential. This is my life-long commitment," said His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Thousands of devotees congregate at the Ajmer Sharif shrine every year to offer prayers on the occasion of Urs, which began on 5 July this year.

The shrine is a symbol of religious convergence as people of all religions throng here in large numbers with the belief that all their wishes would be fulfilled once they offer prayers at the shrine.

An estimated one million devotees from India and abroad visit the saint's shrine during the six-day long Urs. The shrine also brings devotees from neighbouring countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh. The annual gathering is considered to be second largest congregation of Muslims at one place after Mecca.

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