About Jalalia Masjid
Jalalia Masjid is a mosque located in Lillypur (Lillipur) area of Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly Port Blair, in South Andaman District, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering for the local Muslim population. The mosque is situated within the urban area of the capital town, accessible by road. It is noted as a local religious site reflecting the diverse cultural fabric of the islands and is visited by worshippers for daily prayers.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest community mosque serving the Lillypur neighbourhood of Sri Vijaya Puram. The site includes a prayer hall used for daily prayers and congregational gatherings. The setting is urban and residential, within the capital town area. Visitors will encounter a quiet religious environment focused on worship and community interaction. Access is from local roads in Lillypur.
Key highlights
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Local community mosque serving Lillypur area of Sri Vijaya Puram
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Place for daily prayers and congregational worship
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Reflects the multicultural and multi-religious character of the Andaman Islands
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Located within the urban area of the capital town with road access
Culture & Context
Serves as a religious and community centre for the Muslim community in Lillypur and greater Sri Vijaya Puram, representing the diverse cultural and religious composition of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Veer Savarkar International Airport at Sri Vijaya Puram, from where the mosque is reachable by road via local transport. |
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| By road | Accessible by road within Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) city area. Lillypur is reachable by local taxi, auto-rickshaw and private vehicle from central Sri Vijaya Puram and Aberdeen Bazaar area. |