Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest airport to Kumbharpada Harnihaat Jama Masjid in Puri is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, located approximately 60 kilometers away and well-connected by road. The Puri Railway Station, just about 2 kilometers from the masjid, is the closest and serves as a major railhead for pilgrims and tourists visiting the Jagannath Temple and surrounding areas. For local and intercity travel, the Puri Bus Stand (also around 2 kilometers away) provides regular bus services to Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and other parts of Odisha, making the mosque easily accessible by all modes of transport.
Kumbharpada Harnihaat Jama Masjid, located in Kumbharpada, Puri (PIN 752002), sits at the heart of a centuries‑old potters’ quarter whose roots stretch back to the 12th century, when Adi Shankaracharya initiated the Mahaprasad ritual at the nearby Jagannath Temple. Built amidst this artisan enclave—whose families have long crafted the earthenware used in divine offerings—the mosque likely dates from the medieval period, reflecting the region’s layered historical tapestry. While the exact date of its establishment isn’t documented in mainstream sources, it stands today not only as a place of Islamic worship but also as a silent witness to Kumbharpada’s enduring cultural heritage—where the daily rhythms of pottery and prayer coalesce in a landscape shaped by both devotion and craft.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Kumbharpada, Puri, Odisha 752002
Country: India
State: Odisha
District: Puri
Pincode: 752002
Longitude: 85.718349° E
Latitude: 19.972086° N