Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Railway Station: Raipur Junction Railway Station — the main rail access point for the city. Metro Station: Raipur does not have a metro system, so the mosque is not served by any metro rail. Nearest Bus Stand: Raipur City Bus Stand / Depot — local and intercity bus routes frequently connect through the Umang Colony / Tikrapara area. Nearest Airport: Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (RPR) — the closest major commercial airport to this mosque’s location.
Masjid e Gareeb Nawaz is located at Gausiya Chowk in Sanjay Nagar / Tikrapara, within Umang Colony, Raipur, Chhattisgarh (PIN 492001). The name “Gareeb Nawaz” honors the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (often called Gharib Nawaz), suggesting a spiritual orientation rooted in Sufi tradition, compassion, and community service. This mosque serves as a vital worship centre for local residents, accommodating daily prayers, Friday congregations, Islamic educational activities, and community-based support initiatives during holy occasions like Ramadan and Eid. Over decades, it has likely grown into a neighborhood hub where devotional practices, charity, and religious instruction converge, supporting both spiritual growth and social cohesion among the Muslims of Sanjay Nagar, Tikrapara, and Umang Colony.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Gausiya Chowk, Sanjay Nagar, Tikrapara, Raipur, Umang Colony, Chhattisgarh 492001
Country: India
State: Chhattisgarh
District: Raipur
Pincode: 492001
Longitude: 81.6380° E
Latitude: 21.2410° N