Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Funds Ancient Temple Restoration Despite Financial Constraints
The Andhra Pradesh government says it will improve old temples even though the state has financial difficulties.
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy announced support for temple rebuilding and infrastructure.
Officials laid the foundation stone for projects costing Rs 8.74 crore at a temple in Narasimhakonda.
The government also expanded a support program to 12,000 temples.
Each temple can now receive Rs 10,000 every month under that program.
More than Rs 13 crore was sanctioned for temple-related works in the Nellore Rural constituency.
MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy said the project was an important achievement.
The leaders credited the state government’s leadership for faster development.
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy said the government is funding ancient temple reconstruction and infrastructure projects across Andhra Pradesh.
Foundation stones were laid for development works worth Rs 8.74 crore at Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Narasimhakonda.
The Dhoopa Deepa Naivedyam scheme now covers 12,000 temples, with monthly support increased to Rs 10,000 per temple.
The government sanctioned Rs 13.26 crore for Nellore Rural constituency, including funds for seven ancient temples and the Srivani Trust.
MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy called the temple’s development a major achievement during his 12-year legislative tenure.
- Who
- Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy, and the Andhra Pradesh coalition government.
- What
- Foundation stones were laid for Rs 8.74 crore in development works at Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, alongside broader temple funding announcements.
- When
- Sunday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Narasimhakonda, in Nellore Rural constituency, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To reconstruct and develop ancient temples and support temple services despite the state’s financial constraints.
- Temple project value
- Rs 8.74 crore
- Temple location
- Narasimhakonda, Nellore Rural constituency
- Dhoopa Deepa Naivedyam coverage
- 12,000 temples across Andhra Pradesh
- Monthly temple support
- Rs 10,000 per temple
- Nellore Rural allocation
- Rs 13.26 crore
- Ancient temples included
- Seven temples
- Srivani Trust allocation
- Rs 1.30 crore