Raipur

Shri Nathji visited Raipur in 1937,at the invitation of His devotee G.P Bhatt, who was then posted there.

Raipur is the capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It was formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh before the state of Chhattisgarh was formed on November 1, 2000. At the time of the 2011 census, the population of the Municipal Corporation area was 1,010,087. Being an important regional centre and a city with a history stretching back more than a thousand years, Raipur has attracted people from different parts of Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring states. Raipur is situated on the Mumbai-Howrah route of the Indian Railways and is well connected with almost all major cities

 The traditional face of city has changed with Raipur becoming an important regional commercial and industrial destination for the coal, power, steel and aluminium industries. Raipur is Largest market of Steel in India. Raipur is among the richest cities and India’s biggest iron market; there are about 200 steel rolling mills, 195 sponge iron plants, more than 6 steel plants, 500 agro-industries and more than 35 ferro-alloy plants. There are more than 800 rice milling plants, and all major and local cement manufacturing companies have a presence in the city. Raipur also has many big chemical plants like Prachi Resins Pvt. Ltd, which produces formalin and is distributed throughout the country.

 City has many attractions like, Mahant Ghasidas Museum - It was built in 1875 by Raja Mahant Ghasidas, King of erstwhile Rajnandgaon state. Sushilpikangan - The Art Gallery:Gallery of Chhatisgar  art where you can find Dhokra arts with finest workmanship. Shabari handicrafts emporium and Chhattisgarh Haat - These are famous for uplifting the local artist and craftsman. Mahakoshal Kala Parishad - This is a historic place for the exhibit of arts and paintings. Purkhauti Muktangan Museum . Vivekananda Sarovar (Burha Talab) - It is a very old lake which is as old as the city. A 37 ft high statue of Swami Vivekananda has been build in between the lake.This statue has been added in Limca Book of Records for being the 'largest model for a statue'.