Indo Islamic Heritage
The shrine is connected to the transport network of South Kashmir. The nearest railway station is Anantnag Railway Station, approximately 14 kilometers away. The nearest major bus stand is Anantnag Bus Stand, located around 15 kilometers from the shrine. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, situated roughly 52 kilometers away.
Khiram Dargah is a revered Islamic shrine located on Khiram Internal Road in Khiram, Jammu and Kashmir, within the Anantnag district of South Kashmir. Khiram is historically known as an old settlement with deep religious and cultural traditions, and the dargah has long served as a center of spiritual devotion, prayer, and communal gatherings for residents of the village and surrounding areas. Although the exact original date of establishment is not firmly documented, the shrine likely developed around the grave or memory of a respected saintly personality, in keeping with the Kashmiri tradition of honoring pious figures through shrine institutions. Over time, Khiram Dargah became an important focal point for supplication, Qur’anic recitation, remembrance ceremonies, and local religious observances. The shrine also holds wider cultural significance because village dargahs in Kashmir historically functioned not only as sacred spaces but also as centers of social cohesion, mediation, moral instruction, and preservation of spiritual heritage. Devotees commonly visit on Fridays, during annual Urs commemorations, and on other important occasions. Architecturally, Khiram Dargah reflects the modest yet graceful style typical of Kashmiri rural shrines, emphasizing serenity, accessibility, and sacred atmosphere. Surrounded by the scenic landscape of South Kashmir, the dargah continues to symbolize faith, continuity, and the enduring Sufi traditions of the region.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Khidam Internal Rd, Jammu and Kashmir 192401
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Srinagar
Pincode: 192401
Longitude: 75.2358° E
Latitude: 33.6764° N