Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to the mosque is Raipur Junction Railway Station, located roughly 4–5 km away. Raipur city does not have a metro rail system. The closest major bus stand is Telibandha / Shankar Nagar Bus Stand, situated about 1–2 km from the mosque. The nearest airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), approximately 10–12 km from Shakti Nagar.
Sunni Hanfi Masjid Imaam e Azam, located in Shakti Nagar of the Shankar Nagar region in Raipur, is a well-known mosque established to serve the spiritual and communal needs of the local Muslim population. Named in honor of Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa (Rahmatullah Alaih), the revered founder of the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence, the masjid reflects strong Sunni-Hanafi traditions in its teachings and religious practices. The mosque offers facilities for daily salah, Jumu’ah prayers, Ramadan activities including Taraweeh, and periodic Islamic learning sessions for children and adults. With a peaceful environment, clean prayer halls, wudu areas, and a modest architectural style focused on simplicity and devotion, it stands as a significant religious center for residents of Shakti Nagar, Shankar Nagar, and nearby colonies.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Shakti Nagar, Shankar Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492004
Country: India
State: Chhattisgarh
District: Raipur
Pincode: 492004
Longitude: 81.6660° E
Latitude: 21.2495° N