KCR for major changes at Yadagirigutta

It has been decided to develop the popular hill shrine of Laxminarasimha Swamy here on six acres. This follows Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s visit to the temple on Wednesday and his subsequent talks with the temple authorities.

As per the plan, construction of a new kalyana mandapam, pravachana mandapam and other structures will be taken up without touching the sanctum sanctorum. It was also decided to demolish all the existing structures and build new ones in granite.

Speaking to the media after Chief Minister’s discussion with temple officials, the Stapathi S. Sundararajan said that the temple premises will be developed 230 feet each towards north and south and 300 feet each in east and west direction. The development of the hill shrine on six acres would facilitate devotees to spend considerable time on the temple premises after offering prayers. Another eight acres of land is available in the vicinity to construct an administrative office, cottages and shopping complexes . The Chief Minister has given his consent to the design which will also be sent for approval by Chinna Jeeyar Swamy and other experts.

The Stapathi said Agama Sastra and vaastu would be followed in the constructions. Mr. Rao wanted the temple administration to include beautification of tank at Rayagiri and four-laning of Bhongir – Yadagirigutta stretch in the development plan.

Earlier, the Chief Minister made an aerial survey of the hill accompanied by architects and arrived at the temple by road from the foothill. After offering prayers to the presiding deity, he inspected each and every corner of the hill with officials.

Spiritual centre

Special Correspondent adds from Hyderabad: A release from the CMO later said Mr. Rao decided to allot no less than Rs 100 crore in budget every year to develop Yadagirigutta as a comprehensive spiritual centre. He wanted flower bearing trees all along the four roads leading to the hill. A public announcement system shoul be set up for mantras, devotional songs and announcements by the temple.

Along with the development of the temple, a kalyana mandapam, yagashala, pravanashala, vratashala and a kitchen would be constructed at the hill top.

The cottages would be constructed with at least 500 rooms. A parking lot would also be set up near the temple. Facilities for mass Satyanarayana vratam should be created, Mr. Rao insisted.