Indo Islamic Heritage
Rangar Masjid at Bohri Kadal is well connected to major parts of Srinagar through road networks. The nearest railway station is Srinagar Railway Station, located at an approximate distance of 9 kilometers. The nearest major bus stand is Lal Chowk Bus Stand, which lies about 4 kilometers from Bohri Kadal and serves as a central hub for city and inter-district buses. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, situated roughly 12 kilometers away, providing domestic air connectivity.
Rangar Masjid is a historically significant mosque located in Bohri Kadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The mosque dates back to the Mughal period, with its establishment traditionally associated with the era when Srinagar was flourishing as an important religious, commercial, and cultural centre of the Kashmir Valley. Rangar Masjid is believed to have been founded by the Rangar (dyer) community, after whom the mosque derives its name, reflecting the close link between occupational groups and religious institutions in old Srinagar. Situated along one of the historic commercial routes of the city, the mosque developed as a neighborhood place of worship serving local traders, artisans, and residents. Architecturally, the mosque follows traditional Kashmiri Islamic design elements, including wooden construction features and a simple yet functional layout suited to congregational prayers. Over time, Rangar Masjid has remained an integral part of community life in Bohri Kadal, continuing to function as a space for daily prayers, Friday congregations, and religious gatherings. Its location within the dense urban fabric of the old city highlights the historical pattern of Srinagar’s growth, where religious spaces were embedded within residential and market areas.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Bohri Kadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190002
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Srinagar
Pincode: 190002
Longitude: 74.8070° E
Latitude: 34.0928° N