Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Railway Station: Anantapur Railway Station — approximately 6 km Nearest Major Bus Stand: Anantapur APSRTC Bus Stand — approximately 5 km Nearest Airport: Kempegowda International Airport — approximately 205–210 km
Zakariya Masjid is a neighborhood mosque located on Kalyandurgam Road, near NR Colony, Piktokatta (Pikottala), Rachanapalle, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 515006). The mosque was established to serve the religious, spiritual, and community needs of Muslim residents in Rachanapalle, Piktokatta, and nearby localities. Over time, it has become an important center for daily prayers, Friday (Jumu’ah) congregations, Ramadan worship, Qur’anic recitation, and local community gatherings. The name Zakariya refers to Prophet Zakariya (Zechariah), a revered prophet in Islamic tradition known for his devout faith, prayerfulness, and dedication. Naming the mosque Zakariya reflects reverence for those spiritual qualities. Like many mosques in urban and peri-urban Andhra Pradesh, Zakariya Masjid also supports Islamic education, moral guidance, charity initiatives, youth engagement, and neighborhood unity. During major occasions such as Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, and special nights of worship, the mosque becomes a focal point for communal prayer and social interaction. Architecturally, it reflects a practical and dignified mosque style suited to a residential and market-linked road setting, emphasizing accessibility, cleanliness, and adequate prayer space. Today, Zakariya Masjid remains a respected religious landmark serving the spiritual life of families throughout Pikottala and surrounding areas.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Kalyandurgam Rd, NR colony, Pikottala, Rachanapalle, Andhra Pradesh 515006
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Anantapur
Pincode: 515006
Longitude: 77.6039° E
Latitude: 14.6537° N