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Ashyk Aydyn Pir is the patron saint of singers and bards, in Turkmen tradition.

Mausoleum

Aydyn Pir's mausoleum (41°52′32″N 58°38′06″E / 41.875454°N 58.635048°E / 41.875454; 58.635048) is located in the Daşoguz region of Turkmenistan, north of Diyarbekir. It is venerated by thousands of Turkmen, esp. those in pursuance of a career in music; they sleep on its steps, hoping to meet Pir in their dreams.

References

  1. ^ Brummell, Paul (2005). Turkmenistan. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 182. ISBN 978-1-84162-144-9.
  2. Turkmenistan: Arts from the Land of Magtymguly. Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution. 2013. p. 61. ISBN 9780972455718.
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