Hyderabad: Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir inaugurated temple development works at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Chukkapur village of Machareddy mandal and announced the extension of the temple committee’s tenure by three years.
He opened a newly built Kalakshepa (Ashirvachan) mandapam constructed with donor support within the temple premises. He also launched residential facilities for devotees and laid foundation stones for additional cottage works.
Notably, projects that were initiated last year reached completion within a year and were formally inaugurated, drawing attention from devotees and local leaders.
During the event, authorities decided to extend the tenure of the existing temple committee for another three years. Shanigaram Kamalakar Reddy continued as chairman, while members including Bandari Yadagiri Reddy, Gattagoni Rama Goud, Kotha Kapu Rajareddy, Patha Lakshmirajyam, Erraboyina Devayya, Kandadi Bal Reddy, Karrolla Shankar Goud, Nalla Anjaiah, and Chintala Narsimlu retained their positions.
Committee extension marks key step in temple development works
Addressing the gathering, Shabbir Ali said the temple held spiritual significance and credited divine blessings for enabling development works. He stated that serving devotees beyond religious differences remained a privilege.
He welcomed devotees who attended in large numbers despite the heat and said providing road and electricity facilities to the temple was a significant achievement. He praised the leadership of Kamalakar Reddy and said his reappointment reflected the committee’s performance.
He added that the temple attracted large crowds every Sunday and expressed confidence that devotees’ wishes were fulfilled. He assured continued efforts for further temple development works.
Separately, Shabbir Ali attended the annual Sri Renuka Ellamma temple festival in Somarpet village as chief guest. He offered silk clothes to the deity and performed special prayers.
Speaking at the event, he said such spiritual gatherings strengthened unity in rural areas. He expressed hope that villagers would prosper with the blessings of the goddess.
He emphasised that festivals and jatras reflected cultural traditions and stressed the need to preserve them. He said the state government focused on temple development and added that improving rural temples also supported local economies.
He reiterated that the government remained committed to providing essential facilities for devotees. Several local leaders, public representatives, temple committee members, and devotees attended both events.