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Bhumi Pooja Begins ₹200 Crore Dharmapuri Temple Reconstruction

A special ceremony was held to begin rebuilding the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Dharmapuri.

The temple is also called the Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple.

The Telangana government has set aside nearly Rs 200 crore for the project.

The money will help improve the temple and make visiting easier for pilgrims.

The government says it wants to protect important historic and spiritual places.

Officials also said that Rs 1,000 crore will support temple development along the Godavari river basin.

The work will be carried out carefully and according to a plan.

Priests, officials, local people and devotees attended the ceremony.

Key facts

Temple: Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, also known as Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple
Temple project allocation: Nearly Rs 200 crore
Broader temple development allocation: Rs 1,000 crore for prominent temples and spiritual centres along the Godavari river basin
Ceremony: Bhumi Pooja performed according to traditional rituals
Planned improvements: Temple reconstruction, infrastructure upgrades and improved pilgrim amenities
Attendees: Ministers, officials, priests, temple committee members, public representatives, local people and devotees
Project standards: Officials said the works would be planned, quality-controlled and completed within the stipulated time

thehansindia.com · 14 hrs ago