Entrance Of Jama Masjid At Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh - Historic And Religious Travel - India Tourism - Archaelogical Site Stock Photo

Jamia Masjid, also known as Jama Masjid or Juma Masjid, is an ancient mosque situated inside the Gandikota Fort. Also known as the Central Mosque of Gandikota, it is one of the must visit places. Located besides a Hindu temple, the mosque set a great example of unity in diversity. With simple architecture, the Jamia Mosque of Gandikota is quite grand in size and looks similar to Charminar in Hyderabad. Though the walls of the mosque have lost its sheen over time, it still manages to bewitch travelers with its simple, yet elegant Islamic architecture. Visitors of the masjid are first greeted by a grand multi-arched entrance, and then the main prayer hall where thousands of people once converged in heartfelt prayers.