Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Restoration Honors Kamala Harris's Mother at Kakatiya Temple
Imagine a really old temple, built hundreds of years ago, that got damaged over time.
Now, a kind person named Nalla Suresh Reddy is helping to fix it!
He wants to make it beautiful again, like it used to be.
He's also doing this to honor Kamala Harris's mother, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan, who was a smart and caring person.
The temple is getting new stone carvings and will have programs to help people.
It's like bringing the past back to life and making it a place where people can learn and feel good.
Nalla Suresh Reddy is restoring the Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple in Telangana.
The temple was originally built during the Kakatiya dynasty.
The restoration honors Dr. Shyamala Gopalan Harris, mother of Kamala Harris.
The Shyamala Gopalan Education Foundation is leading the project.
The temple site will host community programs, including health camps and workshops.
- Who
- Nalla Suresh Reddy and the Shyamala Gopalan Education Foundation
- What
- Restoring the Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, honoring Dr. Shyamala Gopalan Harris.
- When
- The temple was built during the 13th-century Kakatiya dynasty. Restoration is ongoing.
- Where
- Palvoncha, Telangana, India
- Why
- To restore a historical site, honor Dr. Shyamala Gopalan, and promote community support.
- Project
- Restoration of Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple
- Location
- Palvoncha, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana
- Original construction
- 13th-century Kakatiya dynasty
- Restoration lead
- Nalla Suresh Reddy
- Foundation involved
- Shyamala Gopalan Education Foundation
- Temple dedication
- Dr. Shyamala Gopalan Harris
- Estimated cost
- Rs 2.5 crore