Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Former Minister Donates to Srisailam Temple
A former minister and his wife donated money and gold bangles to a temple in Srisailam.
They gave Rs 3 lakh to a scheme that provides free food and Rs 27 lakh worth of gold bangles to the goddess.
They also performed special prayers and rituals.
The temple officials said the donation will help with religious and charitable activities.
Some people might see this as a generous act, while others might think it's just for show.
Former minister Siddha Raghava Rao and his wife donated Rs 3 lakh to the Nitya Annadanam scheme of Srisailam Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple.
They presented gold bangles worth Rs 27 lakh to Goddess Bhramaramba as part of the Ashada festivities.
The offerings were handed over to temple executive officer M. Srinivasa Rao.
The family performed special pujas and rituals to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramaramba.
Temple officials stated that the donation will support the temple's religious and charitable activities.
- Who
- Former minister Siddha Raghava Rao and his wife
- What
- Donated Rs 3 lakh and gold bangles worth Rs 27 lakh to Srisailam Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Srisailam Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple
- Why
- As part of the Ashada festivities and to support the temple's religious and charitable activities
Supporters of Donation
Critics of Donation
Public Perception
Supporters of Donation
The donation is seen as a generous act of devotion and support for religious and charitable activities.
Critics of Donation
Some may view the donation as a public display aimed at gaining favor or attention.
- Donor
- Siddha Raghava Rao and his wife
- Donation Amount
- Rs 3 lakh to Nitya Annadanam scheme
- Gold Bangles Value
- Rs 27 lakh
- Temple
- Srisailam Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple
- Recipient
- Temple executive officer M. Srinivasa Rao
- Occasion
- Ashada festivities