Date:15/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/15/stories/2008091559450800.htm

Andhra Pradesh

Facelift for temples in State soon

Staff Reporter

Kakinada: Endowments Minister J. Ratnakar Rao has said that steps have been taken to improve facilities in various temples throughout the State and to renovate the temples which are in a dilapidated condition.

Due priority is given to performing of daily rituals for which funds are being garnered from different sources.

Speaking during his visit of important temples in Kakinada on Sunday, Mr. Rao said the problems being faced in temples were being solved by the officials concerned under ‘Gudibata’ and donations were sought in addition to the contributions made by the temples themselves.

The Minister offered prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Jagganaickpur and Sri Bala Tripura Sundari temple.