Indo Islamic Heritage
In terms of transport and accessibility, Masjid-Ghosulwara is conveniently connected to Chittoor’s main transit hubs. The nearest railway station is Chittoor Railway Station, approximately 2–3 km from Mittoor, offering rail links to Tirupati, Katpadi, and other regional destinations. The APSRTC Chittoor Bus Stand lies about 1.5–2 km away, providing frequent bus services to Tirupati, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, and surrounding towns. The nearest airport is Tirupati International Airport (Renigunta), situated roughly 70–75 km from Chittoor. Auto-rickshaws, taxis, and shared transport services provide convenient last-mile connectivity from the bus stand or railway station to the mosque.
Masjid-Ghosulwara is a neighborhood mosque located on Jail Khana Street in the Masonic Co-operative Housing Colony, Mittoor, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. The mosque was established by the local Muslim community to serve the religious, social, and community needs of residents living in Mittoor and surrounding areas as the township expanded. Named Ghosulwara, which is associated with spiritual purification and devotion, the mosque embodies the values of worship, unity, and mutual support. Since its inception, Masjid-Ghosulwara has played a steady role in facilitating the five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational worship, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. In addition to ritual worship, the mosque has also supported basic Qur’anic learning, moral guidance sessions, and community interactions, strengthening communal bonds among families and youth in Mittoor and contributing to the broader cultural and religious diversity of Chittoor.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: 20-200, Jail Khana St, Masonic Co Operative Housing Colony, Mittoor, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh 517001
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Chittoor
Pincode: 517001
Longitude: 79.101° E
Latitude: 13.217° N