Indo Islamic Heritage
Darigaran Masjid is a mosque located in Purana Shahar (Old City), Jhansi, serving as a traditional neighbourhood place of worship, likely associated with a historic occupational or community group.
Darigaran Masjid, situated in the Purana Shahar of Jhansi, reflects the historic relationship between community identity, occupation, and religious spaces in traditional Indian cities. The term “Darigaran” likely refers to a specific occupational or social group, possibly associated historically with rug/carpet making or textile-related crafts, a naming pattern commonly found in older urban settlements. Located within the dense and culturally layered environment of the old city, the mosque functions as both a spiritual centre and a marker of local heritage. It serves generations of residents who share social, occupational, and neighbourhood ties, reinforcing a sense of continuity and belonging.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: FH7G+JWV, Gwalior Rd, Purana Sahar, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284002
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Jhansi
Pincode: 284002
Longitude: 78.5801° E
Latitude: 25.4541° N