Agency report

Ranchi, May 8: Pin up the photocopy of your passport at the 'dargah' (tomb) of Miskin Shah Baba and just relax -you will definitely get to fly to the country of your choice.

That's how the story goes. Miskin Baba's dargah is located in Kallu Bagan in the steel city of Jamshedpur, 140 km from Ranchi. The tomb is popularly known "Passport Baba's" dargah.

Everyday, scores of people from different communities come here with photocopies of their passports to pray to the Baba to help them get a visa.

"My son put a photocopy of his passport as he wanted to go to a Gulf country to get a job. The Baba fulfilled his wishes in just two months. He is now earning well in Saudi Arabia," said Anwari Begum.

"Baba doesn't like seeing anybody unhappy. He fulfils their wishes to bring cheer to the faces of his devotees," said Peer Mohhamad, the tomb's caretaker. He added, "People from various communities arrive here everyday. And most of their wishes are fulfilled. The Baba's popularity is rising day by day."

Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs are all among the Baba's followers. People also come here with photocopies of their mark sheets, admit cards, passports, love letters and other wishes, which they pin up on the trees.

"Due to the Baba's blessings, my son got a job," said Gauri Dutta. "My son pinned up his admit card on the tree before leaving for his interview."

According to his followers, if anyone pins up his or her wishes he has to come to the tomb for seven consecutive weeks, without a break. You can pin up your wishes only on three days - Monday, Thursday and Friday. Even lovers come here and put up their love letters so they can get united with their beloved.

According to locals, the Baba came here 100 years ago and died in 1940. His tomb was constructed between the banyan and bargad trees which touch the tomb.