Moth-ki-Masjid Information :

Location: Behind South Extension Part II, in the village named Masjid Moth. The mosque can be reached by taking either Khel Gaon Marg through the Uday Park area or Aurobindo Marg alongside Yusuf-Sarai.
Time to Visit: Open on all days
Preferred Timings: sunrise to sunset
Admission Fee: Free and open to all
Nearest Railway Station: Nizamuddin Railway Station
Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat
Functional Metro Station: Central Secretariat
Nearest International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Time required for sightseeing: about 30 minutes

Moth-ki-Masjid in Delhi : 

An interesting legend is attached to the origin of the Masjid Moth or the Lentil Mosque. About 500 years old, it was built by Sikander Lodi. According to the legend, one day Sikandar Lodi gave a grain of moth (a type of lentil) to his loyal minister Miyan Bhuwa as a reward for fun. The witty minister planted the seed carefully years after years until it multiplied so many times that it could finally finance the construction of the mosque. He then went to the sovereign to ask his permission to build the mosque for the blessed seed king had offered his minister. The king was quite impressed. He then laid the foundation of the mosque himself, which was built conforming to the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The mosque is small and simple and is deprived of minarets and profuse calligraphic decorations and embellishments that are part of the traditional mosques. However, it marks the revival of architectural activity during the time of Lodi dynasty. The square red sandstone structure has a small semicircular dome and latticework screens in its windows.

Special Feature:

Learn about the history of Moth-ki-Masjid in Delhi which was formed from the revenue earned through the production of Moth-a kind of lentil.

Nearby Tourist Attractions:

Hauz Khas, Siri Fort, Kalkaji Temple, Lotus Temple, Nizamuddin's Shrine and Chirag Dehlvi's Dargah

How to Reach:

Nearest International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport

Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat

Nearest Railway Station: Nizamuddin Railway Station

Open: On all seven days of the week