Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Pocharam Srinivas Reddy Faces Temple Fund Mismanagement Allegations
A politician in Telangana, Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, is facing questions about how money and gold donated to a temple are being managed.
This temple, which earns about 1 crore rupees a year, plus gold and silver, was allowed to be managed by his family for five years starting in 2023, instead of being overseen by the government's department for religious places.
Someone from another political party complained, and now an inquiry is happening to check if everything is being handled correctly.
The temple has many visitors and also earns money from rooms for pilgrims.
The final decision on the matter will be made by higher officials.
The politician has not yet responded to requests for comment.
Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, BRS MLA and former Assembly Speaker, is under scrutiny for alleged temple fund diversion and management irregularities.
A complaint was filed by BJP state vice-president Endala Laxminarayana, leading to an inquiry by the endowments department.
The Telangana Tirumala Devasthanam at Timmapur, managed by Srinivas Reddy's family since an exemption in 2023, is the focus of the allegations.
The temple generates significant revenue from hundis (donations), gold and silver offerings, and pilgrim rooms.
An inquiry report has been submitted, and higher officials will decide on the future course of action.
Srinivas Reddy has reportedly maintained close ties with the Congress party, adding a political layer to the controversy.
- Who
- Pocharam Srinivas Reddy (BRS MLA and former Assembly Speaker)
- What
- Allegations of misappropriation of funds and irregularities in temple management, specifically regarding the Telangana Tirumala Devasthanam at Timmapur.
- When
- Inquiry initiated recently, exemption from endowments department control began in 2023.
- Where
- Telangana Tirumala Devasthanam at Timmapur, Telangana, India.
- Why
- Concerns raised about the management of temple funds and assets after the temple was exempted from endowments department control and placed under the management of Srinivas Reddy's family.
Accusers
Accused
Temple Fund Management
Accusers
Allegations of misappropriation of funds and irregularities in temple management at Telangana Tirumala Devasthanam at Timmapur.
Accused
The temple was officially exempted from endowments department control for five years starting in 2023, with MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and his family functioning as trustees during this period.
Oversight of Temple Finances
Accusers
Concerns that the temple, with substantial annual income, should remain under the oversight of the endowments department.
Accused
The temple was granted a five-year exemption from departmental control, suggesting a period of self-management or alternative oversight.
- Temple Name
- Telangana Tirumala Devasthanam at Timmapur
- Estimated Annual Hundi Income
- ~₹1 crore
- Estimated Annual Gold Donation
- ~5 kg
- Estimated Annual Silver Donation
- ~25 kg
- Temple Exemption Period
- 5 years from 2023
- Allegation Source
- BJP state vice-president Endala Laxminarayana
