Description
A Kanduri shrine cloth is a type of textile, often an appliquéd cloth, used as a sacred offering at the shrine of the warrior saint Salar Masud in Uttar Pradesh, India. These cloths, whose name comes from the Persian word for tablecloth, are made for devotional purposes during the saint’s anniversary festival and are decorated with religious and symbolic imagery.
Kanduri cloths are offered to the shrine of Salar Masud, a revered warrior saint, during the annual Urs festival. They are used as tablecloths for offerings of food and incense and symbolize devotion and respect.
The practice is associated with the shrine of Salar Masud (c. 1033–1034), who was killed in battle. A cult evolved around his tomb, and devotees offer flags and cloths to honor him.
Both Muslims and Hindus pray and pay their respects at the shrine (dargah) of Saint Salar Mas’ud in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. The shrine is an important symbol of shared religious practices and attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from various faiths annually, particularly during the annual Urs festival. religious function, Kanduri cloths are significant cultural artifacts that reflect the artistic traditions of the region.
