What if a prayer is not only about asking for something, but also about learning to wait for it? In Rajasthan’s Ajmer, thousands of devotees visit the Ajmer Sharif Dargah with hopes, worries and personal mannats. Among the many beliefs associated with the shrine is the significance of 40 days of prayer and devotion. But where does this idea come from, and why does the number 40 hold such importance for some devotees? The answer lies less in a guaranteed timeline and more in the traditions of faith, patience and spiritual discipline surrounding this historic shrine.
