Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Srikakulam Temple to Get Rs 10-Crore Revamp
The Kurmanatha Swamy Temple in Srikakulam is getting a big upgrade costing ₹10 crore.
IndiGo, the airline, is paying for it as part of their community work.
They've already given ₹3 crore to start.
The plan includes fixing up the temple's pond, building new things, and making it nicer for visitors.
Important people like the local leader and the airline's representatives looked at the plans and are making sure everything is done well.
They want the temple to be beautiful and peaceful for the next 30 years.
The Kurmanatha Swamy Temple in Srikakulam is set for a ₹10 crore redevelopment funded by IndiGo under its CSR initiative.
Initial funding of ₹3 crore has been released for the first phase of the project.
The development plan includes restoring the Shweta Pushkarini temple tank, creating modern infrastructure, and improving facilities for devotees.
A master plan is being prepared to cater to pilgrims' needs over the next 30 years, including the removal of encroachments around the temple tank.
A review meeting was held with engineers, architects, local officials, temple trustees, and community representatives to ensure quality standards.
- Who
- Kurmanatha Swamy Temple authorities, IndiGo, Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Srikakulam MLA Gondu Shankar, engineers, architects, local officials, temple trustees, community representatives
- What
- Major redevelopment of the Kurmanatha Swamy Temple
- When
- Project details finalized on Wednesday, with ongoing planning and initial funding released
- Where
- Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To restore and modernize the temple, improve facilities for devotees, and create a serene spiritual environment
- Temple
- Kurmanatha Swamy Temple
- Location
- Srikakulam
- Funding
- ₹10 crore
- Funding Source
- IndiGo (CSR)
- Initial Funding Released
- ₹3 crore (first phase)
- Key Figures Involved
- Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Srikakulam MLA Gondu Shankar, IndiGo representatives, architects
- Project Components
- Restoration of Shweta Pushkarini, modern infrastructure, improved facilities, removal of encroachments, grand main entrance