Most were clad in Gandhi caps and pyjamas. They used dholaks and cymbals. They came from all professions - businessmen, watchmakers, farmers, teachers, tailors and shepherds. Having gotten initiated into the Sufi order earlier, they rendered compositions of Meer Alam and called them Bhajans. The Urus saw the members of a choir that came from Akkalkot in the Solapur district of Maharashtra. In my quest to quench curiosity, I participated in the Meer Alam’s Urus in Hosapete (his death anniversary held at the saint’s dargah) celebrated eight days after Ramzan. Through my explorations, I came to know the historical significance of the saint-poet Meer Alam. Scanty information on Meer Alam’s life prompted me to dig deep into the annals of history. As I delved into the details, I figured out that ‘Meer Alam’ was a Sufi saint revered by many in the region. A cinema theatre, some buses and a few business establishments named 'Meer Alam' piqued my interest after I relocated to Hampi in 1992.
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