Indo Islamic Heritage
Kothe Wali Masjid is a neighbourhood mosque located in T.P. Nagar (Transport Nagar), Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273005 (area dependent), India. The name “Kothe Wali” likely derives from a historic kothi (large house or structure) once associated with the site. The mosque serves as a centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and local religious gatherings.
Situated within the commercially active T.P. Nagar (Transport Nagar) area, Kothe Wali Masjid reflects the layered history often found in older urban settlements. The term “Kothe Wali” suggests that the mosque may have been established near or within the premises of a former kothi — a substantial residence or estate building common in North India. Over time, such structures often evolved into community institutions, with mosques developing either alongside or in place of earlier buildings. In the dynamic surroundings of Transport Nagar — an area known for transport offices, warehouses, and trade — the mosque provides a place of stillness and reflection. Workers, traders, and residents gather here for the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — maintaining spiritual discipline amidst commercial activity.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: P9W4+MFX, Geeta Press Rd, Diwan Dayaram, TP Nagar, Bade Kajipur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273005
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Gorakhpur
Pincode: 273005
Longitude: 78.1358° E
Latitude: 28.0337° N