Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c7.s3.t3.34

c7.s3.t3.34

³ The various elements of the present day Muharram 'Passion-Play', namely, the *Ta'ziyas* or miniature models of the mausoleums of the martyrs of Karbala, the relics of the heroes and the numerous wailings and demonstrations were all present in Hindustan. Relic worship was common among Muslims, who worshipped the supposed footprints of Adam and Muhammad quite as zealously as the Hindus did their relics. The Jagannath car and the Krishnalilas and their processions were almost identical with Muharrum processions.