Archive · 29 Aug 2026
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.
The Telangana government plans to reconstruct the Ugra Narasimha Swamy temple in Dharmapuri.
The State government has sanctioned Rs 10 crore for the reconstruction project.
Officials said the work will follow Agama Sastra traditions and preserve the existing temple’s sanctity.
The government will consult Brahmin representatives, Vedic scholars and local residents before finalising the plans.
Another Rs 40 crore is expected for bypass roads and Pushkar ghats ahead of the Godavari Pushkarams.
- Who
- State Social Welfare Minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar, Endowments Department officials, local representatives, Brahmin community members and Vedic scholars.
- What
- A public consultation and review meeting was held on reconstructing the Ugra Narasimha Swamy temple.
- When
- The meeting was held on Saturday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- At the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple premises in Dharmapuri.
- Why
- To develop the historic temple complex, improve infrastructure for devotees and prepare for the Godavari Pushkarams.
- 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.