Maghar, India
human settlement in Sant Kabir Nagar district, Basti division, Uttar Pradesh, India
Maghar is a town and a nagar panchayat in Sant Kabir Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
According to the popular beliefs, Kabir, the 15th-century mystic poet, disappeared and fragrant flowers were found in the place of his body. The flowers were divided between his Hindu and Muslim disciples. The Hindus and the Muslims built two memorials, i.e. a Dargah and a Samadhi, here that are 100 metres apart and kept their share of flowers in them.
Geography
Maghar is located at 26.76°N 83.13°E / 26.76; 83.13. It has an average elevation of 68 metres (223 feet). It is situated on the banks of Aami River which is a tributary of river Rapti - a major tributary of Ghaghra river
Religious significance
This place is connected with Kabir. This is the place where he departed from this mortal world. After his departure, his disciples found fragrant flowers only and made two memorials for Saint Kabir.
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