Indo Islamic Heritage
Railway: The nearest railway station is Nellore Railway Station, approximately 0.8 km from the mosque. Bus: The nearest major bus terminal is Nellore APSRTC Bus Station, approximately 1 km away. The mosque is situated on Fathekhanpet Main Road, making it easily accessible by city buses, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles. Airport: The nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, approximately 125 km from the mosque, providing domestic air connectivity.
MASJID-E-KALAN (also known as The Kalan Masjid) is one of the oldest and most prominent congregational mosques in Fathekhanpet, Santhi Nagar, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 524003). Located at 23-01-202, Main Road, Fathekhanpet, the mosque has long served as an important centre for Islamic worship, religious education, and community service in Nellore. Historical records identify it as a registered Waqf institution, reflecting its longstanding religious and cultural significance in the city. The mosque accommodates the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, and special congregational prayers during Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. It also hosts Qur'anic recitation, religious instruction (taʿlīm), and community gatherings, making it an important spiritual and social institution for the Muslim residents of Fathekhanpet and the surrounding neighbourhoods. The mosque is highly regarded for its peaceful atmosphere and continues to be one of the principal places of worship in Nellore.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: 23-01-202, Main Road, Fathekhanpet, Santhi Nagar, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh 524003
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Nellore
Pincode: 524003
Longitude: 79.9806° E
Latitude: 14.4437° N