Archive · 7 Sep 2026
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.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka performed Bhumi Pooja for the temple’s reconstruction in Dharmapuri.
The Telangana government sanctioned nearly Rs 200 crore for comprehensive temple development and reconstruction.
Planned works include improved infrastructure, pilgrim facilities and restoration of the historic temple’s former glory.
The government also allocated Rs 1,000 crore for prominent temples along the Godavari river basin ahead of the Godavari Pushkarams.
Officials said the reconstruction would follow quality standards and be completed in a planned manner within the stipulated time.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar and other officials performed the ceremony.
- What
- Bhumi Pooja was held for the reconstruction and development of the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple.
- When
- Sunday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Dharmapuri, Telangana.
- Why
- The project aims to restore the historic temple, improve infrastructure and provide better facilities for devotees.
- 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