Religious Places in Nagpur

Nagpur – which is presently a bustling centre of numerous human activities in the heart of the state of Maharashtra – is a popular tourist destination that is famous for all genres of tourist attractions. Right from amusement parks and exquisite modern resorts to historical places of interest, you can get it all across the length and breadth of this Central Indian city. In this article, we shall talk about various religious places of interest in the city and take a comprehensive look at some of the most famous mosques and gurudwaras that are present here.

Mosques in Nagpur

Masjid Ghareeb Nawaz 

Address – Mominpura, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India Details – Named after Hadhrat Khwaja Moinnuddin Chisti, this piece of exquisite beauty in the Mominpura region of Nagpur represents the finest genre of Islamic architecture in India. Calligraphic verses embellish the inner sanctums of the domes in this mosque and the walls are adorned by 27 specially designed arches and marble of top quality. The mosque is counted upon by devout Islamists as one of the most sacred places on earth, and Islam scholars from all over the world make their way to this place at regular intervals of time. 

Jama Masjid

Address – Mominpura, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India Details – Besides the Ghareeb Nawaz Masjid, Mominpura in Nagpur also houses the Jama Masjid. The mosque is made up by four beautiful minarets surrounding an exquisitely built dome at the centre; a garden at the front and a recently built car parking facility at the back are also present here. 
Besides the two aforesaid famous mosques, the Mominpura region in Nagpur also has a number of smaller mosques. They are enumerated below -  

• Darul Falah
• Masjid Ahle Hadis
• Abbu Miya Masjid 
• Aulia Masjid
• Chhoti Masjid
• Masjid Qadar Sahab
• Haidary Masjid
• Masjid Bakar Kasab 

Gurudwaras in Nagpur

Gurudwara Singh Sabha 

Address – Kamptee Road, 3 kilometers north of Nagpur Details – This is the oldest gurudwara in the city and is built with a unique combination of modern and traditional architecture. The entire structure is clad in marble and consists of a 30 feet high grand door along with 15 rooms that are especially reserved for visitors who come to visit this place from all over the world. The daily rituals of this gurudwara commence at 4 o’ clock in the morning and continue till 7 in the evening, interspersed by regular breaks. 

Ramdaspeth Gurudwara

Address – Ramdaspeth, 3 kilometers south of Nagpur Details - Anyone interested in knowing about the impact of the Sikh religion on the fast growing Nagpur city ought to take a ride to this gurudwara in the Ramdaspeth region. A monument built in the memory of the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ramdas, this gurudwara stands testimony to the preservation of heterogeneity in one of the most developed metropolis of Central India. The beauty and magnificence of this fragment of Sikh architecture need no special mention; locals believe that visitors of this mosque are blessed with peace and tranquility in their lives.

Temples in Nagpur

Nagpur is major Marathi city with a substantial Hindu population. There are also various temples which serve their purpose of devotion. To know more about the Temples in Nagpur Click Here

Churches in Nagpur

The Christians in Nagpur also have some beautiful churches in Nagpur, to know about them Click Here