Indo Islamic Heritage
Rail: The nearest major rail access is Kakinada Town Railway Station, approximately 2–4 km away, offering regular train services to regional destinations. Bus: The Kakinada APSRTC Bus Station is also around 2–4 km from Suryanarayana Puram, with frequent bus connectivity across Andhra Pradesh. Air: The nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located roughly 55–65 km away, providing domestic flights to major Indian cities.
Masjid-e-Aqsa is a neighborhood mosque located on Sharief Nana Street, Suryanarayana Puram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 533001). It serves the local Muslim community residing in Suryanarayana Puram and nearby residential lanes within this central urban locality of Kakinada city. The mosque functions as a daily place of worship, offering space for the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayers, and major Islamic occasions such as Ramadan Taraweeh, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha gatherings. Situated in one of Kakinada’s densely populated and well-connected neighborhoods, Masjid-e-Aqsa is embedded within a vibrant mix of residential streets, small shops, and community facilities. This makes it easily accessible for worshippers on foot from surrounding lanes. In addition to its religious role, the mosque also supports informal Qur’anic recitation, basic Islamic learning (taʿlīm), and community interaction, helping maintain strong social and spiritual bonds among local families. Suryanarayana Puram is one of Kakinada’s established urban areas, characterized by closely spaced housing, active street life, and proximity to key city infrastructure. Mosques in this locality often serve as important neighborhood anchors, especially during Ramadan and other Islamic festivals when community participation increases significantly.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Sharief Nana St, Suryanarayana Puram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 533001
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Kalinada East Godavari
Pincode: 533001
Longitude: 82.2365° E
Latitude: 16.9630° N