Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest bus stand is Kulgam Bus Stand (~1.5 km). The nearest railway station is Anantnag Railway Station (~22 km). The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport (~68 km).
The Ziyarat Sharief of Hazrat Mir Syed Muhammad Hussain Simnani (R.A.) is a revered 14th-century Sufi shrine located in the heart of Kulgam district, South Kashmir. Hazrat Mir Syed Muhammad Hussain Simnani (R.A.), originally from Iran and a relative of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, played a key role in spreading Islam and Sufi teachings in the region. He is remembered as a "Qalandar-i-Sadat," a 16th-generation descendant of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through Imam Hussain, and as a saint known for piety, knowledge, and devotion to humanity. The shrine is traditionally made of deodar wood and includes a peaceful courtyard for reflection and prayer. It attracts devotees from all communities, particularly during the annual Urs, which features night-long prayers (Shab Khwani), recitations of Naat and Manqabat, and gatherings in his honor. The wooden structure and sacred ambiance highlight the region’s Sufi architectural heritage while promoting spiritual harmony.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Kulgam, 192231
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Kulgam
Pincode: 192231
Longitude: 75.02° E
Latitude: 33.64° N