Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station is Kakinada Town Railway Station, located approximately 2–3 km from Bhanugudi Junction, offering frequent local and regional rail services. The nearest bus facility is the Kakinada APSRTC Bus Complex, about 2–3 km away, with regular services to Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and other Andhra Pradesh cities. The nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated roughly 60–65 km from Kakinada, providing domestic air connectivity. Local auto-rickshaws, taxis, and city buses offer convenient last-mile transport from the bus stand or railway station to the mosque.
Masjid E Sharifain (Barelvi) is a neighborhood mosque located near the Reserve Police Line and Church Street on Military Road, at Bhanugudi Junction in Kondayya Palem, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 533003). The mosque was established by members of the Barelvi (Sunni) community to provide a dedicated place for the five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregations, and special religious observances in the traditional Sunni-Sufi devotional style. The name Sharifain (meaning “the noble ones”) reflects respect for the heritage of devotion and spiritual refinement characteristic of Barelvi practice. Since its founding, Masjid E Sharifain has served not only as a place of worship but also as a center for Qur’anic recitation, moral guidance, religious lectures, and community fellowship, fostering unity, compassion, and mutual support among families and youth in Bhanugudi Junction and surrounding neighborhoods of Kondayya Palem. Its presence highlights the continuity of Islamic devotional life in Kakinada and contributes to the city’s cultural and spiritual diversity.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Church Street, 1-4-1/2, Military Rd, Bhanugudi Junction, Kondayya Palem, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 533003
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Kalinada East Godavari
Pincode: 533003
Longitude: 82.250°
Latitude: 16.958° N