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Darbar Lar Shareef Baba Nagri, Wangat, 45 km north of Srinagar, is a revered site for the Gujjar-Bakarwal tribe and Pahari people. The spiritual connection is led by Sajjāda Nashīn Altaf Ahmed, who conducts daily sessions, offering guidance and blessings. Founded in 1893, the shrine, established by Baba Ji Sahib, serves as a symbol of pride, heritage, and culture. The Lar family has played significant roles in religious, social, and political spheres, with Bashir Ahmed receiving the Padma Shri. Today, Altaf Ahmed continues the legacy, connecting with devotees and maintaining the shrine's significance.
Mian Bashir Ahmad Larvi was a prominent proponent of Sufism, distinguished author, social reformer, and an admired tribal leader of Jammu and Kashmir. He was a fearless maverick unafraid to challenge orthodoxy of religion and politics. His .