Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Vedic School at Temple Sparks Land Dispute Concerns
Imagine a school for learning about ancient Indian texts, called a Vedic school, is planned at a temple.
Some people, like a committee, are worried about this because they think the land isn't being handled correctly.
They're saying that the government is ignoring a case about the land.
The people who want the school say the others are just making trouble.
They want to build the school to help society, while the committee believes it could involve illegally taking land and misusing existing resources.
KVSPC urges government to withdraw plans for a Vedic school at the Oollo Anjaneya Swamy temple.
A Lokayukta case (No. 939/B1/2021) is pending regarding the temple land.
KVSPC alleges encroachment on temple land by individuals who are claiming ownership.
EO Seshu Bharathi of Bhadrakali Temple denies allegations and accuses KVSPC of obstruction.
Endowments Minister Konda Surekha approved Vedic school construction, while KVSPC seeks inquiry.
- Who
- The Kakatiya Varasathva Sampada Parirakshana Committee (KVSPC), Endowments Department officials, and local individuals.
- What
- A controversy over the construction of a Vedic school at the temple.
- When
- Ongoing; the case is pending before the Lokayukta.
- Where
- Oollo Anjaneya Swamy temple in Bestawada, Hanamkonda.
- Why
- Differing opinions exist on whether a Vedic school should be built on temple land amidst ongoing land disputes.
Kakatiya Varasathva Sampada Parirakshana Committee (KVSPC)
Endowments Department / Seshu Bharathi
Land Usage and Vedic School
Kakatiya Varasathva Sampada Parirakshana Committee (KVSPC)
Concerned about the land being encroached upon and are against the Vedic School construction.
Endowments Department / Seshu Bharathi
Accusations are false attempts to obstruct the establishment of a Vedic School and grab temple land. The Vedic School will benefit society.
- Temple Name
- Oollo Anjaneya Swamy temple
- Location
- Bestawada, Hanamkonda
- Committee
- KVSPC
- Bhadrakali Temple EO
- Seshu Bharathi
- Endowments Minister
- Konda Surekha
- Proposed Construction
- Vedic School
