Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station is Kadapa Railway Station, located approximately 3–4 km away, with rail services to major cities such as Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru. The nearest bus facility is the APSRTC Kadapa Bus Stand, about 3–4 km from Gandhinagar, with frequent state-run and private bus services connecting Kadapa to other towns and cities across Andhra Pradesh. The nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated roughly 70–75 km from the city, providing domestic flight connectivity. Local auto-rickshaws, taxis, and city buses make last-mile access to the mosque convenient from major transit points.
Masjid-E-Mahaboobiya is a neighborhood mosque located in Viswanathapuram, Gandhinagar, Nagarajupeta, within Kadapa city, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 516004). The mosque was established by the local Muslim community to serve as a dedicated place for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregations, and the observance of major Islamic occasions such as Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. The name Mahaboobiya—meaning “of the beloved”—reflects devotion and reverence, embodying values of spiritual unity, compassion, and moral guidance. Over the years, Masjid-E-Mahaboobiya has also supported Qur’anic recitation, basic religious instruction, moral guidance sessions, community gatherings, and neighborhood fellowship, strengthening social bonds and spiritual life among families, youth, and worshippers in Viswanathapuram, Gandhinagar, and the surrounding areas. Its presence contributes to the rich cultural and religious diversity of Kadapa’s urban landscape, fostering harmony across different communities.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Viswanathapuram, Gandhinagar, Nagarajupeta, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh 516004
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Kadapa
Pincode: 516004
Longitude: 78.816° E
Latitude: 14.461° N