Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Vemulawada Rajanna Temple Set for Rs 250 Crore Makeover
The Telangana government plans to improve a major temple in Vemulawada.
It has approved Rs 250 crore for the project.
The temple area will become nearly seven acres.
Workers plan to build a new surrounding wall using a large amount of stone.
New entrance towers and a mandapam are also proposed.
The temple’s water area, rooms for visitors and food-service facilities will be improved.
Permanent lines will help pilgrims wait more easily.
Officials will prepare a schedule for Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to approve.
The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 250 crore for developing Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple in Vemulawada.
The temple precinct is planned to expand to nearly seven acres.
A new prakaram will use approximately 4.80 lakh cubic feet of stone.
Proposals include new rajagopurams, an Aniviti mandapam, renovated Dharmagundam and upgraded facilities.
Permanent queue lines and improved arrangements for pilgrims, Kode Mokku and abhishekam are planned.
- Who
- The Telangana government, temple officials and district authorities are overseeing the project; Government Whip and MLA Aadi Srinivas announced the sanction.
- What
- A Rs 250 crore comprehensive development and expansion project for Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple has been sanctioned.
- When
- The announcement was made on Wednesday; an action calendar will be submitted for approval.
- Where
- Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple in Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana.
- Why
- The proposed works aim to improve temple facilities and manage heavy pilgrim traffic.
- Project cost
- Rs 250 crore
- Temple
- Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple
- Planned precinct size
- Nearly seven acres
- Stone for new prakaram
- About 4.80 lakh cubic feet
- Proposed additions
- Eastern and western rajagopurams and an Aniviti mandapam
- Facility upgrades
- Dharmagundam, accommodation, annadanam and abhishekam facilities
- Approval process
- A detailed action calendar will be submitted to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy