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In terms of transport and accessibility, the dargah is well connected within Guntur city. The nearest railway station is Guntur Junction, located approximately 2.6 km away. The nearest major bus facility is the NTR Bus Station, about 3 km from the shrine, while the Nagaram Palem Thota Side Bus Stop is roughly 1 km away, making local access very convenient. The nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram), situated at a distance of around 62 km. From all these points, the dargah can be easily reached via city buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis.
Hazrat Kale Shah Mastan Wali Dargah, popularly known as Hazrath Kale Masthan Dargah, is one of the most revered Sufi shrines in Guntur, deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural history of the region. According to tradition, Hazrat Kale Shah Mastan Wali (also known as Sri Nalla Mastan Baba) was born in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, and later renounced worldly life to pursue intense spiritual penance. After traveling across several regions, he finally settled in Guntur as an Avadhoota (ascetic saint), where he spent many years spreading messages of spiritual devotion, inner discipline, and religious harmony. The saint is believed to have attained samadhi (union with the divine) in Guntur on 23 May 1895, and legends suggest he lived for nearly 250 years, though his exact age remains unknown. The dargah became a symbol of unity, attracting followers from all religions who believe in the saint’s miraculous powers and blessings. A unique feature of the shrine is the Holy Chair and Holy Cot, associated with the Baba’s life, on which special rituals are performed. The annual Urs festival, lasting five days, draws thousands of devotees from Guntur, Prakasam, Krishna, Nellore, and neighboring districts. The highlight of the Urs is the vibrant “Chandal” procession, where fakirs walk through the town’s main streets, accompanied by folk artistes, beginning from the house where Baba once lived and culminating at the dargah, reinforcing its role as a living center of Sufi tradition and communal harmony.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Gunta Factory St, Kothapet, Lalpuram, Sangadigunta, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522003
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Guntur
Pincode: 522003
Longitude: 80.455° E
Latitude: 16.311° N