The preservation of the shrine and its legacy has depended largely on community efforts:
- Thambi Baba, a mystic caretaker, took charge of the shrine in the mid-20th century.
- Following him, the Buddha Dal Nihangs, an armed Sikh order, preserved the site for some years.
- Today, the shrine is cared for by Mangat Ram, a Brahmin by birth, symbolizing India’s spiritual pluralism.
- Sant Kripalji of Thada Saheb Gurudwara preserved many rare manuscripts and oral histories.
- A few bighas of agricultural land attached to the shrine help sustain its maintenance.
- Recent efforts led by local heritage activists, historians, and cultural organizations aim to reclaim Samana’s forgotten glory.
Join the Heritage Walk
To raise awareness and deepen community involvement, Mashadehind.in invites everyone to participate in the Samana Heritage Walk.
What to Expect:
- Explore untouched Mughal-era tombs, gates, and relics.
- Listen to narratives from local elders, historians, and caretakers.
- Participate in workshops to document oral histories and digitize relics.
- Collaborate with architects and preservationists to plan restoration.
- Engage in meaningful discussions about interfaith heritage.
Your involvement can help rewrite the lost history of one of India’s most spiritually and historically significant towns.
Our Vision and Mission
Mashadehind.in envisions a future where Samana stands proudly among the sacred heritage towns of India. Our mission is to:
- Preserve and promote the shrine of Imam Mashhad Ali
- Archive historical documents and oral histories
- Promote interfaith unity and communal harmony
- Educate the public about the rich heritage of Samana
- Collaborate with international scholars and preservation bodies
