Indo Islamic Heritage
In terms of accessibility, the mosque benefits from its location along Eluru Road, one of Vijayawada’s major arterial routes. The nearest railway station is Vijayawada Junction Railway Station, located approximately 3–4 km away, providing extensive rail connectivity across India. The nearest major bus terminal is Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS), Vijayawada, situated around 3–5 km from Machavaram, offering frequent APSRTC and interstate bus services. The nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport, located approximately 18–22 km away, ensuring convenient domestic air connectivity.
Masjid-e-Darussalam is located on Eluru Road, Seetharampuram, Machavaram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 520004), an area that forms part of Vijayawada’s older urban expansion along the Eluru Road corridor. Machavaram and Seetharampuram historically developed as residential neighborhoods supporting the city’s commercial spine, with gradual growth in housing colonies, schools, small markets, and religious institutions. Within this established urban setting, Masjid-e-Darussalam was founded by the local Muslim community to provide a stable and accessible place of worship. Over the years, the mosque has served as a neighborhood religious center, hosting the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayers, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. It also supports Qur’anic recitation, basic religious education, and community gatherings, reinforcing social and spiritual bonds among residents of Seetharampuram and surrounding localities.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Eluru Rd, Seetharampuram, Machavaram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520004
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Krishna
Pincode: 520004
Longitude: 80.6236° E
Latitude: 16.5179° N