History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Seyyid Cemal Tomb, located in Elmadağ Tekke Village, is a great dervish lodge and mausoleum that keeps alive the memory of Seyyid Cemal Sultan, one of the caliphs of Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli and the spiritual conqueror of Anatolia. The lodge, which was established in the region during the Seljuk and Principality periods, served as a soup kitchen for passing travelers, dervishes and the poor for centuries. In the graveyard of the tomb, there are historical tombstones with turbans and turbans from the Ottoman period. Among the local people, the blessings of the springs gushing from the mountains with the miracles of Seyyid Cemal and the prayers for rain made in times of drought are passed on from mouth to mouth. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The altitude is 1,210 meters. It is a spiritual waterside settlement in the western valley of Elmadağ, shaded by centuries-old plane and oak trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is a spiritual shrine and entrance is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open for visits and prayers in daylight, 7 days a week.•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: One should enter the spiritual place with appropriate dignity, and pay attention to attire. The tomb garden has flat ground and is accessible for strollers and disabled people.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a historical tomb building, a place for sacrifice, a soup kitchen outbuilding, a fountain and resting benches. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Tekke Mahallesi location, Elmadağ / Ankara.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is approximately 14 km from the center of Elmadağ; It can be reached without any problems by passenger vehicles via the asphalt village road.•Real Public Transportation Information: Transportation from Elmadağ to Tekke village is provided by minibuses and private vehicles.•Parking Availability:There is a large free parking area at the entrance square of the tomb. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: One should stand at the threshold of the tomb with decorum, and recite Fatiha and Yasin-i Sharif to the souls of Seyyid Cemal Sultan and the past Islamic elders.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Historical tombstones in the mausoleum and graveyard should be documented with respect; Inappropriate or reckless photography should be strictly avoided.•Important Commemoration Days:Traditional spiritual programs are performed in the courtyard of the lodge during Hıdırellez meetings and Ashura sharings in Muharram.•Local Spiritual Tradition:Offering lokma, ashure and sherbet to visitors to the lodge is a continuation of a deep-rooted tradition.