Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Temple Devotees Increase to 40%, Minister Says
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy said more people have recently been visiting temples in Andhra Pradesh.
He said temple attendance increased from 35% to 40%.
The minister linked this change to better facilities, cleanliness and security.
He made the remarks at Kanipakam.
He offered silk robes to Lord Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy.
The state plans to provide more money to many temples.
It also plans new temples in rural and backward areas.
More food offerings, charity meals and religious festivals are being organized.
The state is also preparing for the Godavari and Krishna Pushkarams.
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy said temple attendance in Andhra Pradesh rose from 35% to 40% recently.
Reddy offered silk robes to Lord Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy at Kanipakam as Vinayaka Utsavalu began.
He attributed the increase to improved facilities, sanitation and security at temples.
The state is allocating funds to temples, expanding Nitya Naivedyam and Annadaana programmes, and planning new temples in rural and backward areas.
Arrangements are being made for the upcoming Godavari and Krishna Pushkarams, Reddy said.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also mentioned.
- What
- Reddy said temple devotees in the state increased from 35% to 40% and outlined ongoing temple-development and festival preparations.
- When
- The statement was made on Monday, as the Vinayaka Utsavalu began; the increase was described as occurring in recent times.
- Where
- At Kanipakam in Andhra Pradesh, and in reference to temples across the state.
- Why
- Reddy attributed the increase to better temple facilities, sanitation and security.
- Reported attendance change
- Temple devotees increased from 35% to 40%, according to Anam Ramanarayana Reddy.
- Location of ceremony
- Kanipakam
- Religious event
- Vinayaka Utsavalu
- Temple offering
- Silk robes were offered to Lord Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy.
- State initiatives
- Funds are being allocated to temples, with plans for new temples in rural and backward areas.
- Expanded programs
- Nitya Naivedyam and Annadaana programmes are being extended to more temples.
- Upcoming events
- Arrangements are being made for the Godavari and Krishna Pushkarams.