Dewa Sharif is a pilgrimage town in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, best known for the tomb of Haji Waris Ali Shah. From Lucknow, you can plan a visit around the shrine or the annual Dewa Mela, while checking current transport and access details before setting out.
- Location: Barabanki district, 42 km from Lucknow according to the district website; published distances range from about 25 to 42 km.
- Main attraction: The tomb of Haji Waris Ali Shah.
- Annual observances: An Urs at the tomb and Dewa Mela around the annual Urs, generally in October and November.
- Transport: Buses run from Lucknow and Barabanki, with taxis, three-wheelers and jeeps also available.
The shrine and its visitor setting
Dewa Sharif’s main attraction is the tomb of Haji Waris Ali Shah, a religious figure born in the town in the first quarter of the 19th century. He died on 7 April 1905, and his followers, both Hindu and Muslim, erected a monument at the place where he died.
The town lies 12 km from Barabanki district headquarters. Devotees visit throughout the year, so the shrine is not only associated with the annual fair. For a visit from Lucknow, Hotel Europe Plaza is about 42 km away; its three-star hotel rooms are in the city.
How do you get to Dewa Sharif from Charbagh?
You can travel to Dewa Sharif by bus from Lucknow or arrange a taxi, three-wheeler or jeep. UPSRTC buses run from Lucknow and Barabanki.
Charbagh is a useful starting point if you are arriving by rail: Charbagh Railway Station and Lucknow Junction are among the city’s railway stations. The nearest railhead to Dewa Sharif is Barabanki, 12 km away.
Published distances from Lucknow to Dewa Sharif range from about 25 to 42 km. Confirm your route and transport before leaving.
When are the Urs and Dewa Mela?
An annual Urs is held at Haji Waris Ali Shah’s tomb in Safar. A separate observance is associated with his father: Haji Waris Ali Shah organized his father’s Urs in Kartik, described as October–November, and Dewa Mela commemorates the saints around the annual Urs.
Dewa Mela is a 10-day fair that concludes with fireworks. Its programme includes an All India Mushaira, Kavi Sammelan, Music Conference, Manas Sammelan and Seeratun Nabi. Sports events include hockey, volleyball, badminton and athletics, and the fair’s cattle market is another highlight.
Because the fair dates and access arrangements matter to trip planning, check the official site before you go.
Planning your return journey
For a return to Lucknow, arrange your transport with the onward trip in mind, especially if you are visiting during the fair. Buses run between Dewa Sharif and Lucknow, but confirm current services and schedules before travel.
If you have time back in the city, a one-day route through Lucknow’s old city can help you plan a separate day around the historic centre.
FAQs
What is Dewa Sharif known for?
Dewa Sharif is known for the tomb of Haji Waris Ali Shah, its principal attraction and a pilgrimage destination visited throughout the year.
How far is Dewa Sharif from Lucknow?
Published distances range from about 25 to 42 km. Confirm the route before travelling.
When is Dewa Mela held?
Dewa Mela is held around the annual Urs, generally in October and November. The fair lasts 10 days and concludes with fireworks.
How can you travel from Lucknow to Dewa Sharif?
Buses run from Lucknow, and taxis, three-wheelers and jeeps are also available. Check current transport details before setting out.