About Jama Masjid, Delanipur
Jama Masjid in Delanipur is the principal mosque of Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Located in the central Delanipur area near Aberdeen Bazaar, it serves as the main congregational mosque for the city's Muslim community. The mosque features a white facade, domes and minarets, with a spacious prayer hall and courtyard. It is notable as one of the oldest and largest mosques in the islands and a central religious landmark.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, active congregational mosque in a busy urban setting in central Sri Vijaya Puram. The exterior shows white-painted domes and minarets, with an entrance leading to a courtyard and main prayer hall. Inside, the hall is spacious and simply decorated for daily prayers and Friday congregations. The surroundings are commercial and residential streets of Delanipur, close to Aberdeen Bazaar. Non-prayer visits are generally brief and focused on exterior viewing and respectful observation.
Key highlights
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Principal Jama Masjid of Sri Vijaya Puram located in Delanipur
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White domes and minarets forming a prominent landmark in the city centre
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Spacious main prayer hall and courtyard for congregational prayers
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Central location near Aberdeen Bazaar and other city attractions