Pir Mangho
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Pir Mangho (Urdu: پیر منگھو, Hindi: फिर ंअन्घो) is the popular name for Sufi Pir Haji Syed Sakhi Sultan. The settlement around the shrine has been named as Manghopir and is part of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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[edit] Biography
Haji Syed Sakhi Sultan's history is about 700 years old. According to the legends, Mango (later known as Sufi Sakhi Sultan) was formerly a Hindu dacoit, notorious for looting caravans, but impressed by the righteous personality and teachings of Hazrat Baba Farid he converted to Islam and turned to live a noble life. He also became one of the disciples of Baba Farid, who was so pleased with Mangho due to his devotion and meditation, that he titled him with Pir. Thus Mangho became a saint respected by Muslims and also by local Hindus. The Urs of Pir Mangho is celebrated in the Islamic month of Zil Hijjah.
[edit] The Hot Springs of Manghopir
Manghopir is also known for the hot springs that are supposed to be cure for skin diseases. Sick people came from far to be healed of their skin diseases by taking a bath in these springs. They consider the springs to be a miracle of the Pir.
[edit] The Crocodiles of Manghopir
One of the tourist attraction are the crocodiles found near the hot springs and do not seem to be hostile to the visitors. Legend claims the Pir had crocodiles for pet and these crocodiles are offsprings of those crocodiles.
