Indo Islamic Heritage
Rail: The nearest rail access is Guntur Railway Station, located approximately 3–5 km from Vasantharaipuram, with regular regional and intercity train services. Bus: The Guntur APSRTC Bus Complex lies roughly 3–4 km from Sarada Colony, offering frequent APSRTC and private bus services across Andhra Pradesh and beyond. Air: The nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport, approximately 80–90 km from Guntur, providing domestic flight connectivity.
Masjid-E-Azam, located at 33/15/712, 18th Line Opp, Vasantharaipuram, Sarada Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 522002), is a neighborhood mosque serving the Muslim residents of Vasantharaipuram, Sarada Colony, and adjacent lanes in central Guntur. Situated within a mixed residential and local-commerce area, the mosque provides a dedicated space for the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan Taraweeh prayers, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha gatherings. In addition to facilitating formal worship, Masjid-E-Azam plays a community role where nearby residents participate in Qur’anic recitation, basic religious instruction (taʿlīm), and neighborhood fellowship that strengthens social cohesion and spiritual continuity in everyday life. Its location near 18th Line makes it easily accessible on foot for residents living within Sarada Colony and the larger Vasantharaipuram area—typical of Guntur’s pattern of embedding mosques within residential grids. The mosque often becomes a focal point for collective activity during significant periods in the Islamic calendar, providing space for group prayers, ifṭār arrangements in Ramadan, and communal support efforts among families in the locality. Over time, Masjid-E-Azam has contributed not just as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point where shared values and neighborly bonds are nurtured.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: 33/15/712, 18th Line Opp, Vasantharaipuram, Sarada Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522002
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Guntur
Pincode: 522002
Longitude: 80.4535° E
Latitude: 16.2973° N