Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest radio station to Hazrat Miskin Baba Dargah in Indiria, Odisha 756130 is All India Radio Bhadrak. The closest bus stand is Bhadrak Bus Stand, located approximately 18 km away, offering regular connectivity to nearby towns. The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, situated around 150 km from the dargah, providing domestic and limited international flights.
Hazrat Miskin Baba Dargah, located on Unnamed Road, Indiria in the Bhadrak district of Odisha (PIN 756130), is a revered Sufi shrine drawing devotees from across faiths. The dargah is dedicated to Hazrat Miskin Shah Baba—also known in other regions as “Passport Baba”—a Sufi saint celebrated for his humility (“Miskin” meaning “poor in spirit”) and miraculous blessings. Though precise details of his birth and early life remain undocumented locally, oral tradition links him to saints who arrived in eastern India over a century ago . The Bhadrak shrine, similar in lore to the more widely known Passport Baba shrines in Jamshedpur and Jamshedpur’s tradition of tying passports to trees for worldly success, is believed to answer prayers—for travel abroad, employment, exam success, and personal well‑being . Visitors often leave symbolic items—such as passport photocopies, exam admit cards, or written pleas—on a sacred peepal tree or on the mazar, trusting in the saint’s intercession . The dargah’s architecture reflects typical Sufi aesthetics, with a simple dome above the saint’s tomb, open courtyards, and spaces for communal prayer and langar (free kitchen). The annual ‘Urs’ (death anniversary) is a highlight, featuring ritual cleaning of the shrine with rosewater and sandalwood, Quran recitations, devotional qawwali sessions, chadar offerings, and free meals to the faithful . This vibrant celebration fosters unity among devotees, transcending social divisions. Though its exact date of establishment in Bhadrak is unclear, it's likely rooted in the early–mid 20th century tradition, aligning with similar shrines built elsewhere during that period (e.g., around 1934 in Jamshedpur) . Over time, the site has grown from a humble mazar to a local spiritual hub, maintained by dedicated khadims (custodians) and supported through community donations. Today, Hazrat Miskin Baba Dargah stands not only as a place of spiritual solace but also as a cultural bridge—where people from various backgrounds come together in prayer, hope, and communal harmony.
Year of Built: 20th Century
Address: Unnamed Road, Indiria, Odisha 756130
Country: India
State: Odisha
District: Bhadrak
Pincode: 756130
Longitude: 86.50 ° E
Latitude: 21.06 ° N