Indo Islamic Heritage
The mosque is situated in L.B.S Colony/Surya Mahal Area, with the Srikakulam APSRTC Bus Station approximately 1.5 km away. Srikakulam Road Railway Station, located at Amadalavalasa, is approximately 14 km from the L.B.S Colony area. The nearest major airport is Visakhapatnam International Airport, approximately 106 km away.
Jamia Masjid is a historic mosque located in Surya Mahal Area, L.B.S Colony, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh 532001. Historical sources identify it as an important Islamic monument of Srikakulam and state that it was built in 1636 by Sher Muhammad Khan during the period of Muslim rule in the region. The mosque is noted for its spacious prayer hall and traditional Islamic architectural features, including arches, carvings and calligraphic decoration. Historical accounts also associate the area with the former name Gulshanabad, meaning “City of the Garden.” The mosque continues to serve the local Muslim community as an important place of worship and religious gathering.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: L.B.S Colony, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh 532001
Country: India
State: Andhra Pradesh
District: Srikakulam
Pincode: 532001
Longitude: 83.904° E
Latitude: 18.292° N