In the South Asian subcontinent, mannat (Template:Lang-hi, Template:Lang-ur) is a wish that one desires to come to fruition and the vow one makes to God after his/her wish comes true.[2]
The word is adopted from the Persian mannat (منّت), meaning "grace, favour, praise" where the word is first used at dargahs (an Islamic shrine of a saint).
South Asians often make pilgrimages to houses of worship that are associated with the fulfillment of one's mannat; while these sites have a certain religious affiliation, people of all faiths visit them, reflecting a historical composite culture.[1][3] Devotees make a promise to do a good work for God when their mannat is fulfilled, such as distributing sweets at the house of worship, giving alms to feed the poor, and resolving to pray every day.[4] Examples of mannat asked for at various religious sites include childless couples praying for a baby, women praying for their husbands to find a good job, etc.[2][5]
Sites noted for the fulfillment of mannat
- Ajmer Sharif Dargah (India)[3]
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (India)[1]
- Imambaras of Lucknow (India)[6]
- Pakka Pul Pir (India)[7]
- Shrine of Baba Farid (Pakistan)[2]
- Siddhivinayak Temple (India)[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mount Mary Church In Bandra Is Believed To Make All Your Wishes Come True. Fork Media(31 January 2018).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Sacred and the Secular: Aesthetics in Domestic Spaces of Pakistan/Punjab{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. LIT Verlag Münster(2016)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mannat. Ajmer Sharif Dargah.
- ↑ The Deoband Madrassah Movement: Countercultural Trends and Tendencies{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Anthem Press(2015). ISBN 978-1-78308-446-3
- ↑ South Asian Folklore: An Encyclopedia : Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Taylor & Francis(2003). ISBN 978-0-415-93919-5
- ↑ Palace Culture of Lucknow{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. B.R. Publishing Corporation(1983)
- ↑ Culture: bright and dark{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Anupama Publications(1992). ISBN 978-81-85251-20-2
- ↑ Mumbai Houses a Good Number of Temples, Here Are 11 You Must Visit. Penske Media Corporation(19 December 2019).