Indo Islamic Heritage
In terms of transport and accessibility, Masjid-e-Noor is conveniently connected to Chittoor’s primary transit hubs. The nearest railway station is Chittoor Railway Station, located approximately 3–4 km from YSR Nagar Road, offering rail links to Tirupati, Katpadi, and other regional destinations. The APSRTC Chittoor Bus Stand is about 2–3 km away, with frequent bus services to Tirupati, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, and nearby towns and mandals. The nearest airport is Tirupati International Airport (Renigunta), situated roughly 70–75 km from Chittoor. Local auto-rickshaws, taxis, and shared transport provide easy last-mile connectivity from the bus stand or railway station to the mosque.
Masjid-e-Noor is a neighborhood mosque located on YSR Nagar Road in Prashanth Nagar, Jangala Palli, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. The mosque was established by the local Muslim community as Prashanth Nagar and Jangala Palli developed into residential neighborhoods in the expanding urban fabric of Chittoor. Named Noor, meaning “light” in Arabic, the mosque reflects its spiritual purpose—providing both religious illumination and communal unity. Since its establishment, Masjid-e-Noor has served as a focal point for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregations, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. Beyond ritual worship, the mosque contributes to community cohesion by hosting Qur’anic recitation, moral guidance sessions, and neighborhood gatherings, reinforcing the shared spiritual life and harmonious coexistence of families living in Prashanth Nagar, Jangala Palli, and surrounding localities.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: YSR Nagar Rd, Prashanth Nagar, Jangala Palli, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Chittoor
Pincode: 517002
Longitude: 79.102° E
Latitude: 13.220° N