Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Railway Station: Anantapur Railway Station — approximately 3–4 km Nearest Major Bus Stand: Anantapur APSRTC Bus Stand — approximately 2–3 km Nearest Airport: Kempegowda International Airport — approximately 210 km
Masjid e Inayat is a neighborhood mosque located at 6/6/2, Adarsh Colony, Maruthi Nagar, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 515004). The mosque was established to serve the religious, spiritual, and community needs of Muslim residents living in Adarsh Colony, Maruthi Nagar, and nearby neighborhoods. Over time, it has become an important center for daily prayers, Friday (Jumu’ah) congregations, Ramadan worship, Qur’anic recitation, and communal gatherings. The name Inayat means “kindness,” “care,” or “favor,” reflecting the mosque’s role as a place of spiritual care, mercy, and community support. Like many local mosques in South India, Masjid e Inayat goes beyond being a place of worship to support Islamic learning, moral guidance, charitable assistance, youth development, and neighborhood unity. During key occasions such as Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, and special nights of prayer, the mosque becomes a focal point for collective worship and social interaction. Architecturally, it embodies a practical and dignified urban mosque style suited to a residential setting, emphasizing accessibility, cleanliness, and sufficient congregational space. Today, Masjid e Inayat remains a respected religious landmark in Adarsh Colony and contributes to the spiritual and social life of the Anantapur community.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: 6/6/2, Adarsh Colony, Maruthi Nagar, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh 515004
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Anantapur
Pincode: 515004
Longitude: 77.5998° E
Latitude: 14.6667° N