Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest major railhead is Ujjain Junction Railway Station, which serves the city and is the most convenient station for visitors to Bhairugarh/Ganesh Nagar. Local city buses and shared autos connect Ganesh Nagar / Bhairavgarh with other Ujjain neighbourhoods; for longer travel, the nearest major airport is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (Indore), roughly 55–60 km from Ujjain.
Jama Masjid Bhairugarh (sometimes written Bhairavgarh) is the principal neighbourhood mosque serving the Bhairugarh / Ganesh Nagar locality of Ujjain. Public place listings and local directories record it as an established Jama Masjid used for daily prayers, Friday (Jumʿah) congregations and festival gatherings, which indicates it functions as the main religious and social centre for the local Muslim community rather than as a nationally documented heritage monument. There are no widely available archival or scholarly sources that give a firm founding date, named patron, or lengthy historical narrative for this particular mosque; its story is therefore best captured as a living, community institution — a mosque that grew with the local settlement and continues to meet ordinary religious needs, host communal events and support neighbourhood life. In many Ujjain neighbourhood mosques that have been renovated in recent years, the pattern is a retention of traditional elements (such as arched entrances, a small dome or domes, and a prayer hall layout) combined with modern materials and simplified facades; Jama Masjid Bhairugarh likewise presents a practical, well-maintained mosque appearance with a clean white exterior and a blend of traditional and modern styling that reflects recent upkeep and community renovations (local listings confirm its active use and map presence).
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Bhairavgarh, Ganesh Nagar, Madhya Pradesh 456003
Country: India
State: Madhya Pradesh
District: Ujjain
Pincode: 456003
Longitude: 75.7849° E
Latitude: 23.1793° N