Indo Islamic Heritage
In terms of connectivity, Makka Masjid is fairly well linked due to its location within Vijayawada’s urban area. The nearest major railway access is Vijayawada Junction Railway Station, located approximately 4–6 km away, offering extensive rail connectivity across India. The nearest bus terminal is Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS), Vijayawada, situated around 5–7 km from Phiryadi Nainavaram, with frequent APSRTC and interstate bus services. The nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport, located approximately 18–22 km away, providing regular domestic flight connectivity.
Makka Masjid is a neighborhood mosque located in Phiryadi Nainavaram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 520012). Phiryadi Nainavaram is part of Vijayawada’s northern residential belt, which developed as local housing clusters expanded alongside small commercial lanes and access routes branching off major city roads. Within this residential setting, Makka Masjid was established by members of the local Muslim community to provide an accessible place of worship and communal gathering. The mosque serves the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), the weekly Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, and major Islamic observances such as Ramadan Taraweeh prayers and Eid-ul-Fitr/Eid-ul-Adha gatherings. In addition to formal worship, it often supports Qur’anic recitation, informal religious instruction (taʿlīm), and neighborhood fellowship, helping sustain spiritual life and social cohesion among families in Phiryadi Nainavaram and surrounding areas.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Phiryadi Nainavaram, Andhra Pradesh 520012
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Krishna
Pincode: 520012
Longitude: 80.6445° E
Latitude: 16.5260° N