Indo Islamic Heritage
The shrine is centrally located and well connected within Srinagar city. The nearest railway station is Srinagar Railway Station, approximately 12 kilometers away. The nearest major bus stand is Batamaloo Bus Stand, located around 6 kilometers from the shrine. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, situated roughly 13 kilometers away.
Astaan-e-Aaliya Hazrat Syed Muhammad Bulaqi (RA) is a revered Sufi shrine situated in Bohri Kadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The astaan is dedicated to Hazrat Syed Muhammad Bulaqi (RA), a respected saintly personality remembered in local tradition for spiritual wisdom, piety, and service to society. Although exact historical records of the original establishment are limited, the shrine is believed to have developed around the resting place of the saint and gradually became an important center of devotion for residents of Bohri Kadal and adjoining old-city neighborhoods. Like many sacred sites in Kashmir, the shrine represents the deep-rooted tradition of reverence for saints whose lives embodied humility, guidance, and compassion. Over time, Astaan-e-Aaliya Hazrat Syed Muhammad Bulaqi (RA) has become a place for supplication, Qur’anic recitation, spiritual reflection, and communal gatherings. Devotees visit regularly, especially on Thursdays, Fridays, and during annual commemorative occasions associated with the saint. The shrine also plays a social role by fostering neighborhood solidarity and preserving Kashmir’s Sufi heritage. Architecturally, it follows a modest Kashmiri shrine style adapted to the dense urban layout of Bohri Kadal, emphasizing sacred space, accessibility, and community use. Today, the astaan remains an important spiritual landmark within Srinagar’s historic religious landscape.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Bohri Kadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190002
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Srinagar
Pincode: 190002
Longitude: 74.8072° E
Latitude: 34.0890° N