Maner Sharif

About Maner

Maner Sharif (Patna, Maner)

View from the Tourist Bungalow

It is a large village of historical antiquities, situated in the extreme north west of Danapur Sub-division, about 32 kms west of Patna on Patna-Arrah Highway. In the early ages Maner was a centre of learning and it is said that grammarian Panini, and also Bararuchi, lived and studied here. Maner contains two well-known Mohammedan tombs, that of Shah Daulat or Makhdum Daulat, known as Chhoti Dargah, and the other that of Sheikh Yahia Maneri or Makhdum Yahia, called the Bari Dargah. Makhdum Daulat died at Maner in 1608, and Ibrahim Khan, Governor of Bihar and one of the saint's disciples completed the erection of his mausoleum in 1616. The building is exceptionally fine one, with walls containing carvings of great delicacy and high finish. A great dome crowns it, and the ceiling is covered with carved inscriptions from the Quran. Every detail of it is characteristic of the architecture of Jehangir's region, and it is by far the finest monument of the Mughals in Eastern India. Inside the compound there is a mosque also built by Ibrahim Khan in 1619, whiles a fine gateway bearing an older inscription corresponding to 1603-01, and affords access to the north. The tomb of Yahia Maneri lies in a mosque walls and ghats, and pillared porticos jutting out into it, which is connected with the old bed of the River Sone by a tunnel 400-ft long.

Maner - A tourist Paradise

Maner has always served as a tourist spot due to the close proximity to Patna - 32 kms. As now, every Bihari wants to get connected to their roots - it brings back the huge working population scattered all over India and the world to Bihar. Every one now wants to be in their hometown and work towards a better living.

Maner Dargah

People come here on weekends and spend the entire day with friends and families to enjoy the beautiful landscape and the Dargah.
The entire landscape is beautiful as it adds more value to the scenery around with a lake in between.

The Bihar government and Bihar Tourism has taken extra efforts to restore "Maner Shariff" and has built a Tourist Bungalow.
The Tourist Bungalow is ready but is yet to be operational.

What Maner Offers

Thanks to Bihar Government - as the roads now are much better to travel. From Patna - it will take 45 minutes to travel or about an hour - depending on your speed. It is advisable to set out early in the morning to avoid the chaotic traffic in Patna.
You will have to take Bailey road, cross Danapur Cantt. and reach Maner.
The Maner Shariff is about 2 Kms from the Chowk. If you get lost - ask anyone for the Maner Dargah.
Try and spend a good quality time at Maner Shariff. It is always quiet here with splendid scenery around.

You will not get any tourist guide here. At the Maner Dargah - you have information boards to tell you about the history of Maner. Entry Fees is nill.
Those interested in photography - best place to be here.
Maner Dargah is a pilgrimage. If you want your wishes to be fulfilled - tie a knot here and offer a chadar (bedsheet). Once your dreams come true - you will have to come here to untie any knot. It is the same what you have at the Red fort in Agra.

Once you visit the dargah, you can enjoy on some delicious sweets, most popularly known for "Maner Ka Laddoo". One of the best places is Maner Sweets.

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