Indo Islamic Heritage
Railway: Piduguralla Railway Station is approximately 25 km from the mosque and is the nearest major railway station. Bus: Dachepalli APSRTC Bus Stand is approximately 4 km away, with regular APSRTC buses, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles providing access. Airport: The nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram), approximately 130 km from the mosque.
Masjid E Ather is a neighborhood mosque located at JP58+HVR, Chennai Express Highway, Gamalapadu, Dachepalli Mandal, Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 522414). Situated along the Hyderabad–Chennai Express Highway (NH-44), the mosque serves as an important centre for Islamic worship, religious education, and community life for the residents of Gamalapadu, Dachepalli, and neighbouring villages, while also providing a convenient place of prayer for travellers using the national highway. The Arabic name "Ather" (أثر) means "legacy," "noble trace," or "lasting influence," symbolising the enduring values of faith and righteous conduct. The mosque is well maintained and has an excellent 5.0/5 rating based on 4 community reviews. The mosque conducts the five daily prayers (ṣalāh), the Friday (Jumuʿah) congregational prayer, and special prayers during Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. It also hosts Qur'an recitation, religious instruction (taʿlīm), Islamic lectures, and community gatherings, making it an important spiritual and educational institution for the local Muslim community. Owing to its strategic location on the express highway, the mosque also serves commuters and visitors travelling through the Palnadu region. Gamalapadu village lies about 5 km from Dachepalli and falls under Dachepalli Mandal.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Chennai Express Highway, Dachepalli.palnadu, Hyderabad, Gamalapadu, Andhra Pradesh 522414
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Palnadu
Pincode: 522414
Longitude: 79.744° E
Latitude: 16.603° N