The structure of the Hazratbal Shrine is a perfect blend of Mughal and Kashmiri architecture. The shrine is constructed with white marble. The building was initially a pleasure house built by Sadiq Khan (Subedar of Mughal emperor), with a garden, on the west bank of the Dal Lake. In 1968 A.D. the new structure was constructed by dismantling the old building. The construction was started by the Muslim Auqaf Trust in 1968 AD and it was completed in 1979 AD, taking almost 11 years to complete.

The new marble shrine is said to be a replica of the tomb of the Prophet in Medina. The latticed windows and casings on the wall are a piece of art. Its windows have the net (jali) screens. To create the geometric designs for the screens, patterns were created and cut in small pieces of wood which were then fitted together. This is the only domed mosque in Kashmir, built under the influence of Persian architecture, while the rest have a pagoda-style roof. The minaret ... More

The structure of the Hazratbal Shrine is a perfect blend of Mughal and Kashmiri architecture. The shrine is constructed with white marble. The building was initially a pleasure house built by Sadiq Khan (Subedar of Mughal emperor), with a garden, on the west bank of the Dal Lake. In 1968 A.D. the new structure was constructed by dismantling the old building. The construction was started by the Muslim Auqaf Trust in 1968 AD and it was completed in 1979 AD, taking almost 11 years to complete.

The new marble shrine is said to be a replica of the tomb of the Prophet in Medina. The latticed windows and casings on the wall are a piece of art. Its windows have the net (jali) screens. To create the geometric designs for the screens, patterns were created and cut in small pieces of wood which were then fitted together. This is the only domed mosque in Kashmir, built under the influence of Persian architecture, while the rest have a pagoda-style roof. The minaret or the tower built adjacent to the shrine is also marvellously made. The holy relic is kept in a glass container inside the shrine.