4 days ago

Dharmapuri Temple Reconstruction Planned With Public Consultation and Funding

The government wants to rebuild one temple at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple complex in Dharmapuri.

This temple is called the Ugra Narasimha Swamy temple.

The government has set aside Rs 10 crore for the work.

Builders will follow traditional Agama Sastra rules.

Officials said the nearby Yoga Narasimha Swamy temple will remain safe and respected.

People, religious scholars and local community members will be asked for their ideas.

The temple area may also receive better facilities for growing crowds.

More money is planned for roads and bathing areas before the Godavari Pushkarams.

Key facts

Reconstruction project: Ugra Narasimha Swamy temple at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple premises
Sanctioned amount: Rs 10 crore
Construction method: The work will follow Agama Sastra traditions.
Consultation groups: Brahmin community members, Vedic scholars and people of Dharmapuri
Additional allocation: Rs 117 crore has been allocated so far for the Dharmapuri Assembly constituency.
Planned infrastructure funding: Another Rs 40 crore will be released for bypass roads and Pushkar ghats.
Temple protection: Officials said reconstruction will not affect the consecration and sanctity of the existing Yoga Narasimha Swamy temple.

thehansindia.com · 4 days ago