Replicating Memory, Creating Images: Pirs and Dargahs in Popular Art and Media of Contemporary East Punjab

Entrance to ‘Panj Pir Shrine’ at Abohar. Caretaker: Bul Chand Kamboj (from Pakpattan) 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

Entrance to ‘Panj Pir Shrine’ at Abohar. Caretaker: Bul Chand Kamboj (from Pakpattan) 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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Flex banner announcing the third annual congregation at Peerkhana Shrine in Abohar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

Flex banner announcing the third annual congregation at Peerkhana Shrine in Abohar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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Devotees circumambulating the decorated grave of Haider Shaikh at Peerkhana Shrine in Abohar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

Devotees circumambulating the decorated grave of Haider Shaikh at Peerkhana Shrine in Abohar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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An image of Saint Sher Shah Wali along with Islamic symbols and pictures of shrine at Ferozepur 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

An image of Saint Sher Shah Wali along with Islamic symbols and pictures of shrine at Ferozepur 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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"The grave of Sher Shah Wali with religious symbols of Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Hinduism and a donation box in the front" 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi.

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The grave of Saint Haji Rattan being attended by devotees 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

The grave of Saint Haji Rattan being attended by devotees 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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The grave of Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti at Dargah Khanqah-i-Chishtiya in Makhu town 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

The grave of Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti at Dargah Khanqah-i-Chishtiya in Makhu town 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A popular poster of Saint Shaikh Farid offering dua 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A popular poster of Saint Shaikh Farid offering dua 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A poster representing a popular story of Shaikh Farid’s visit to Faridkot 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A poster representing a popular story of Shaikh Farid’s visit to Faridkot 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A ‘Sikh’ devotee offering prayers at the shrine of Saint Baba Farid in Faridkot town 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A ‘Sikh’ devotee offering prayers at the shrine of Saint Baba Farid in Faridkot town 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A popular poster of Saint Shaikh Farid in a contemplative mood 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A popular poster of Saint Shaikh Farid in a contemplative mood 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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The grave of Haider Shaikh at his mausoleum in Malerkotla town 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

The grave of Haider Shaikh at his mausoleum in Malerkotla town 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A sajjada nishin of Haider Shaikh beating drums and collecting offerings from pilgrims at Malerkotla 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A sajjada nishin of Haider Shaikh beating drums and collecting offerings from pilgrims at Malerkotla 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A biography of Saint Hazrat Shaikh in Punjabi 2011 'Abdal Printing Press, Malerkotla (Punjab)- India' Yogesh Snehi

A biography of Saint Hazrat Shaikh in Punjabi 2011 "Abdal Printing Press, Malerkotla (Punjab)- India" Yogesh Snehi

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A mural of a Sufi/faqir at village Manakpur Sharif 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A mural of a Sufi/faqir at village Manakpur Sharif 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A banner extending congratulations on the occasion of Urs of Saint Hafiz Musa at Manakpur Sharif 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A banner extending congratulations on the occasion of Urs of Saint Hafiz Musa at Manakpur Sharif 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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The shrine of Saint Hafiz Musaat Manakpur Sharif 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

The shrine of Saint Hafiz Musaat Manakpur Sharif 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A banner on sale of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies at the Urs of saint Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A banner on sale of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies at the Urs of saint Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A book cover on Saint Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi 2011 'Muhammad Ishaq and Muhammad Yakub, Mohalla Khatikan, Malerkotla (Punjab)' Yogesh Snehi

A book cover on Saint Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi 2011 "Muhammad Ishaq and Muhammad Yakub, Mohalla Khatikan, Malerkotla (Punjab)" Yogesh Snehi

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A popular shrine of Saint Salar Pir at Sirhind 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A popular shrine of Saint Salar Pir at Sirhind 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A painting narrating the popular legend of Saint Bhikam Shah’s visit to meet baby Gobind 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A painting narrating the popular legend of Saint Bhikam Shah’s visit to meet baby Gobind 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A wall painting depicting saint Bhikam Shah’s arrival at a royal meal hosted by Mughal emperor Shahjahan and his wazir Daula Shah 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A wall painting depicting saint Bhikam Shah’s arrival at a royal meal hosted by Mughal emperor Shahjahan and his wazir Daula Shah 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A wall painting of sajjada nishins of the shrine of Saint Bhikam Shah 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A wall painting of sajjada nishins of the shrine of Saint Bhikam Shah 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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PMausoleum of Baba Abdullah Shah Qadiri at village Mandhali Sharif 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

Mausoleum of Baba Abdullah Shah Qadiri at village Mandhali Sharif 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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Murals on the inner walls and dome of mausoleum of Baba Ali Ahmed Shah Qadiri at Mandhali Sharif 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

Murals on the inner walls and dome of mausoleum of Baba Ali Ahmed Shah Qadiri at Mandhali Sharif 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A painting of Saint Ali Ahmed Shah Qadiri sitting in a contemplative mood 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A painting of Saint Ali Ahmed Shah Qadiri sitting in a contemplative mood 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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An image of fourth sajjada nishin Sai Gulam Baqi Bille Shah seated beside a hoard of currency notes and Mandhali Sharif in the backdrop 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

An image of fourth sajjada nishin Sai Gulam Baqi Bille Shah seated beside a hoard of currency notes and Mandhali Sharif in the backdrop 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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Eunuchs performing at the Urs of Saint Gulame Shah at Banga town 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

Eunuchs performing at the Urs of Saint Gulame Shah at Banga town 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi.

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Entrance to the shrine of Saint Murad Shah at Nakodar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

Entrance to the shrine of Saint Murad Shah at Nakodar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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Representation of unitary principles of religious traditions in India at the shrine of Saint Murad Shah 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

Representation of unitary principles of religious traditions in India at the shrine of Saint Murad Shah 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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Popular Sufi/pop music star Gurdas Mann contemplating on his Pir Saint Ladi Shah 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

Popular Sufi/pop music star Gurdas Mann contemplating on his Pir Saint Ladi Shah 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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Popular Sufi/pop music star Hans Raj Hans seeking the blessings of Baba Lal Badshah 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

Popular Sufi/pop music star Hans Raj Hans seeking the blessings of Baba Lal Badshah 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A brief biographical account and commentary on the teachings of saint Sabir Pak 2011 'Mohsin Book Depot, Kaliyar Sharif (Uttar Pradesh)' Yogesh Snehi

A brief biographical account and commentary on the teachings of saint Sabir Pak 2011 "Mohsin Book Depot, Kaliyar Sharif (Uttar Pradesh)" Yogesh Snehi

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Baba Mehshi Shah being received by Baba Gope Shah at an annual Urs in Amritsar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

Baba Mehshi Shah being received by Baba Gope Shah at an annual Urs in Amritsar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A flex banner at the shrine of Saint Zahra Pir in Amritsar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A flex banner at the shrine of Saint Zahra Pir in Amritsar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A painting of Saint Zahra Pir at his shrine in Amritsar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A painting of Saint Zahra Pir at his shrine in Amritsar 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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'Gugga Pir, Khwaja Khizr and Shiva parivar (family) at a popular shrine in Amritsar' 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

"Gugga Pir, Khwaja Khizr and Shiva parivar (family) at a popular shrine in Amritsar" 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi.

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A printed poster of Mecca and Medina shrines along with the images of Saint Buddhu Shah and his wife 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A printed poster of Mecca and Medina shrines along with the images of Saint Buddhu Shah and his wife 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A printed board of information at the shrine of Saint Lakhdata in Chandigarh 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A printed board of information at the shrine of Saint Lakhdata in Chandigarh 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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An early nineteenth century wall painting of Saint Lakh Data at a shrine in village Langiana 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

An early nineteenth century wall painting of Saint Lakh Data at a shrine in village Langiana 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A popular printed poster of Saint Lakh Data at a shrine in Una 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A popular printed poster of Saint Lakh Data at a shrine in Una 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A popular poster imagery of Saint Lakh Data 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A popular poster imagery of Saint Lakh Data 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A flex banner announcing organisation of community kitchen (bhandara) and a qawwali concert for Saint Muinuddin Chishti 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A flex banner announcing organisation of community kitchen (bhandara) and a qawwali concert for Saint Muinuddin Chishti 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A wall painting narrating the popular legend of Saint Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani and a woman Rudi, along with a painting of Gurdas Mann' 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

"A wall painting narrating the popular legend of Saint Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani and a woman Rudi, along with a painting of Gurdas Mann" 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A flex board outside the shrine of Saint Gugga at village Majri 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A flex board outside the shrine of Saint Gugga at village Majri 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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Popular images of Saint Ramdev 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

Popular images of Saint Ramdev 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A printed poster depicting images of Saint Bulleh Shah and Waris Shah 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A printed poster depicting images of Saint Bulleh Shah and Waris Shah 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A flex board at the shrine of Saint Rode Shah at Faridkot 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

A flex board at the shrine of Saint Rode Shah at Faridkot 2011 -- Yogesh Snehi

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An image representing Panj Tan Pak 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

An image representing Panj Tan Pak 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi.

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'A popular representation of the family of Prohpet Munammad; Muhammad, Ali, Bibi Fatima, Hasan, Hussain' 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

"A popular representation of the family of Prohpet Munammad; Muhammad, Ali, Bibi Fatima, Hasan, Hussain" 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A popular representation of the tradition of saint veneration 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A popular representation of the tradition of saint veneration 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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'Three popular Saints; Khwaja Khizr, Sai Baba and Krishna' 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

"Three popular Saints; Khwaja Khizr, Sai Baba and Krishna" 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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A printed poster of six popular Sufi Saints and their Shrines 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

A printed poster of six popular Sufi Saints and their Shrines 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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Audio-Visual Experience during Urs held at Manakpur Sharif 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

Audio-Visual Experience during Urs held at Manakpur Sharif 2010 -- Yogesh Snehi

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'Sohni da gharha, Artist: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

"Sohni da gharha, Artist: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan" 2011 "KMC Industries, Jalandhar (Punjab)" Yogesh Snehi

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'Aya Baba de gulaman vich naam, Artist: Maqbool Ahmed

""Aya Baba de gulaman vich naam, Artist: Maqbool Ahmed" 2011 "KMC Industries, Jalandhar (Punjab)" Yogesh Snehi

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'Popular Ramzan Music, Artists: Anuja, Sandeep, Radha, Geetika and Nazim

"Popular Ramzan Music, Artists: Anuja, Sandeep, Radha, Geetika and Nazim" 2011 "Chishti Audio, Delhi" Yogesh Snehi

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A telefilm on Saint Lakhdata 2011 'Payal Music, Bathinda (Punjab)' Yogesh Snehi

A telefilm on Saint Lakhdata 2011 "Payal Music, Bathinda (Punjab)" Yogesh Snehi

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'Yaar gariban da, Artist: Jamna Rasila

"Yaar gariban da, Artist: Jamna Rasila" 2011 "SM Art, Nur Mahal (Punjab)" Yogesh Snehi

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Similarities Between Hinduism and Islam by Zakir Naik 2011 'A-ONE Enterprises, New Delhi' Yogesh Snehi

Similarities Between Hinduism and Islam by Zakir Naik 2011 "A-ONE Enterprises, New Delhi" Yogesh Snehi

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Sada-e-Sufi 2011 'Sufi Foundation India, Chandigarh'

Sada-e-Sufi 2011 "Sufi Foundation India, Chandigarh"

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