The Darga is dedicated to Mastan Saheb Syed Dawood Buhari, a sufi saint, who came to Karaikal from Buhara two centuries ago. He died in 1829. Various miracles are attributed to him. Over 170 year old Kandhuri festival, held in November, is celebrated in his commemoration. It starts with the hoisting of a huge flag on a pole-reminiscent of a ship and a sea-faring tradition. And winds up, 10 days later with a spectacle of floats lit with electric colours.