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THE SHRINE OF SHAH TALIB |
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Not much detail is known about this saint. However, it is said that Shah Talib was an Ismaili Pir from Afghanistan, who passed through the area several hundred years ago. According to local legends he was related to three other saints, Baba Ghundi, Shah Shams and Shah Wali, all of whom have important shrines (or astans) in Chapursan, Shimshal and Ghulmet, Nagar, respectively.
The real Astan is not the one on the KKH, but one further down on the north side of Hussaini. It stands below a small cliff with colorful flags blowing in the wind and the river in the background. The small shrine by the roadside contains a collection box for donations. For newly wedded couples it is said to bring bad luck to pass above Shah Talib’s shrine. Therefore, a traditional wedding procession will never pass through Hussaini along the KKH, but will stop and walk down into the village to pass below the astan.
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