observation research
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Qualitative Research Method Observation Research
Nikita Iyer
Samina Rahman
Samira Jain
Guide : Deval Kartik
Introduction
Location : Shah-e-Alam Tomb And Mosque
Shah Alam Road, P & T Colony, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Brief Description: Shah –e-Alam was a prominent Muslim saint residing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India during
the Mughal era.
This mosque was constructed by a person called Najabat Khan in the early 17th century and the
construction was completed by a person called Saif Khan in 1620.
Observation Time : 3:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Date of visit:
4th January,2012
Objective
To observe
Rituals
Environment
People in a spiritual environment
ENVIRONMENT
PEOPLE
RITUALS
Experience
- Secular place
- Region impact morethan religious impact
- Community hang out space/relaxed
- Pret in the Dargah
- Superstitions
- First time visit - Comparison with Commercial Dargahs (Fatehpur Sikhri/Ajmer)
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