shrine's pond have been here for centuries. Crocodiles The crocodiles are an integral part of the shrine and are so tightly interwoven with the story of the saint that it is almost impossible to judge between fact & fiction. There are many traditions about myth of crocodiles, as if it is believed that Baba Farid gave the reptiles to Manghopir. According to scientific explanations, these crocodiles were carried through some heavy floods, during ancient times and later gathered or collected at this pond. Archaeological investigations have also found the existence of a Bronze Age settlement (2500-1700 BC) at Manghopir, who worshipped crocodiles. This shrine has a very large pond and a sulphur spring. The pond has dozens of crocodiles who are regularly and traditionally fed by visitors to the shrine. Hot springs and healing resort There are hot and cold springs about a kilometer from the shrine. Warm water passing through the sulphur rocks is said to have some medicinal qualities. Many people with skin diseases regularly come from long distances to have a bath to cure them. There are separate swimming pools and shower rooms for men and women. Scientific analysis has shown that this warm water is naturally saturated with carbon dioxide, besides containing some sulphur which is considered good for treating some skin diseases. Pir Mangho Urs Pir Mangho Urs () is an annual festival (urs) at the shrine of Sufi Pir Mangho at Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The urs marks the death anniversary of Pir Mangho and is held annually in the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah. The Urs is entirely separate from the more widely known Sheedi Mela that is also held at the Manghopir shrine. See also Islam Pir Urs Manghopir Manghopir Hills Manghopir Urs Sheedi Sheedi Mela Abdullah Shah Ghazi Ayub Shah Bukhari References External links Sindhi Sufi saints History of Sindh Sindhi people People from Karachi Hot springs of Pakistan Sufi shrines in Pakistan Sufis of Sindh