Indo Islamic Heritage
The mosque is well connected to major transport facilities within Kakinada. The nearest railway station is Kakinada Town Railway Station, located at a distance of approximately 2 km, while Kakinada Port / Kakinada Junction Railway Station is about 4–5 km away. The nearest bus stand is Kakinada RTC Bus Complex, situated around 2–3 km from the mosque, offering frequent bus services to major cities such as Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad. The nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at a distance of approximately 65 km, providing domestic air connectivity. Local autos, city buses, and taxis ensure easy access from all parts of Kakinada to the mosque.
Big Masjid, Kakinada is one of the prominent and historically significant mosques located on the Main Road in Suryanarayana Puram, a central and old residential-commercial area of Kakinada city, Andhra Pradesh. The mosque was established several decades ago by the local Muslim community to serve as a central place of worship and religious gathering. Over time, it has developed into an important spiritual and social institution, supporting five daily prayers, Friday Jumuʿah congregations, and special prayers during Ramzan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. Historically, the mosque has played a vital role in nurturing Islamic learning, communal harmony, and social unity in Kakinada. Its location on the main road reflects its accessibility and importance, and it continues to function as a hub for religious education, moral guidance, and community welfare activities for Muslims living in and around the old town area.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: 28-1-10, Main Rd, Suryanarayana Puram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 533001
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Kalinada East Godavari
Pincode: 533001
Longitude: 82.242° E
Latitude: 16.971° N