The Minister instructed temple authorities to ensure smooth facilities for devotees during the festival. She asked them to manage queue lines effectively and provide drinking water and other essential services. Moreover, she interacted directly with devotees waiting in the queue and enquired about the services they were receiving. Devotees shared their feedback on the preparations with her.

Anitha stated that the government is working quickly to safeguard temples and preserve spiritual traditions. She explained that major festivals are being organised with greater care and devotion across the state. She emphasised the need for strong security and better amenities during peak festival seasons to support heavy crowds.

The Home Minister also discussed upcoming development plans for the Simhachalam temple with senior officials. She added that the government aims to bring transparency in temple administration and strengthen Hindu dharma through improved management.

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During the event, Minister Lokesh performed special rituals and laid the foundation stone for the temple’s reconstruction. He offered prayers to the deities and made offerings before unveiling the commemorative plaque. Vedic scholars blessed him and the devotees who gathered for the ceremony.

Religious scholars stated that the renovation and restoration of temples bring spiritual merit and inspire devotion among people. They said temples help nurture peace of mind and spiritual awareness, acting as centers of divine energy and faith in communities.

The locals expressed happiness over the temple’s reconstruction, saying such initiatives strengthen cultural values and spiritual harmony. Many devotees participated in the ceremony, marking the event as a symbol of unity and devotion in the region.

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The CM held a review meeting at the Integrated Command Control Center in Banjara Hills on Friday. Endowments Minister Konda Surekha and senior officials participated. Revanth Reddy emphasized that prominent temples from Basara to Bhadrachalam should be inspected on the ground. He asked officials to finalize a list of temples that need permanent ghats and supporting facilities.

He directed that existing ghats be expanded and connected with proper roads. Plans should also include permanent facilities for sanitation, water, and pilgrim services. The CM said development works must accommodate up to two lakh devotees bathing at the ghats simultaneously during Pushkarams.

Revanth Reddy asked departments like Endowments, Irrigation, and Tourism to work together. He also stressed that each temple should have customized ghat designs suited to local conditions. Officials were told to coordinate early so that all arrangements are completed before the Pushkar festival begins.

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