Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Action Taken Over Rats at Annavaram Prasadam Counter
At a temple in Annavaram, some people saw rats near the place where they give out holy food (prasadam).
They took videos and shared them online.
The temple bosses saw the videos and punished the security guard and the person in charge of the prasadam counter.
They also told other officials to explain why this happened.
The temple boss said they will make sure this doesn't happen again and that the prasadam will always be clean.
They are even planning to get a special glass counter to keep the prasadam safe.
Rats were found at the prasadam counter of Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Devasthanam in Annavaram.
Devotees shared videos of the incident on social media, leading to public outcry.
The temple administration dismissed the security guard and suspended the counter clerk.
Show cause notices were issued to the assistant executive officer and section superintendent.
The temple's executive officer ordered an inquiry and instructed engineers to enhance cleanliness measures.
- Who
- Administrators of Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Devasthanam
- What
- Action taken against temple staff after rats were found at the prasadam counter
- When
- Two days before the article was published
- Where
- Annavaram, Kakinada district
- Why
- To maintain cleanliness and devotee faith
- Location
- Annavaram, Kakinada district
- Temple
- Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Devasthanam
- Incident
- Rats found at prasadam counter
- Action Taken
- Security guard dismissed, clerk suspended, notices issued to officials
- Response
- Inquiry ordered, cleanliness measures to be enhanced