Khanqah-e-Moula - Shrine in Srinagar - Srinagar, India

This was my first ever visit. To sum up the experience, it was an absolutely soul relaxing experience. The place has extremely calm and positive energy which drives you into tranquility. The architecture is mesmerizingly beautiful in and out. It is designed in such a way that you will need hours to check every layout.

Khanqah-e-Moula is a mosque and khanqah built in 1395 CE to commemorate Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, a Muslim saint who introduced Islam to Kashmir. The mosque is located on the right bank of the Jhelum river, between the Fateh Kadal and Zaina Kadal bridges. Khanqah-e-Moula is considered the first khanqah in the Kashmir valley. The mosque has been damaged by fire twice: 1480: Sultan Hassan Shah rebuilt the mosque after a fire 1731: Abul Barkat Khan rebuilt the mosque after a fire

Khanqah Masjid also known as Shah Hamdan Mosque. Famous for its wooden architecture. The masjid has sperate space where females can also pray. The interior is full of marvelous carving and paper mache design. Colourfull paper mache designed walls, huge pillars, beautiful windows, hanging glass jars etc. Washroom: For ablution washrooms are there for both male and female. Just go your right side of the masjid while entering the main gate. Parking: You can park your vehicle outside if any space has been left by the street vendors.

Khanqah Mosque of Shah Hamdan (built 1395, rebuilt 1732) The Khanqah mosque, known as the Shah Hamdan Masjid, sits on the right bank of the river Jhelum between the third and fourth bridges. It was built in 1395 by Shah Sikandar to commemorate the visit of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamdani, better known as Shah Hamdan. Fire claimed the mosque several times in the following centuries and the current structure, as seen today (except for the more recent cloisters), was sponsored by Abul Barkat Khan in 1732. It now stands 38 meters tall. The mosque is most notable for the beautiful and intricate wood carvings done by skilled Kashmiri wood carvers using time-honored techniques.

Ancient tomb of king, mother of king, wife, son and father. First moghul ruler of Kashmir. Quiet, holy place. Mashaallah

Khanqah-e-Moula, also known as Shah-e-Hamadan Masjid and Khanqah, is a mosque located in the Old City of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.

Khanqah-e-Moula (Kashmiri: khnqhi m`l~), also known as Shah-e-Hamadan Masjid and Khanqah, is a mosque located in the Old City of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated on the right bank of the river Jhelum between the Fateh Kadal and Zaina Kadal bridges, it was first built in 1395 CE, commissioned by Sultan Sikendar in memory of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani. It is held to be the first Khanqah--mosques associated with specific saints--in the Kashmir valley. It is one of the best examples of Kashmiri wooden architecture, and is decorated with papier mache. (Wikipedia)

A wonderful site to behold. This mosque is located in the old city Srinagar. The most fascinating fact about this place is the murals and paper mache art on the wall. The front Building is most prominently in green color with intricately carved wooden doors n windows and colorful paper mache. The front door is all adorned with chandeliers. It has a pavillon around it with a path where you can circumvent and have a nice view of mosque.