Lokesh lays foundation for ₹6.30-crore works at Mangalagiri Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple
Minister Nara Lokesh laid the foundation stone of development work at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Mangalagiri on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special Editing
Andhra Pradesh IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh laid the foundation stone of ₹ 6.30 crore development works at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Mangalagiri on Friday morning, July 3, 2026. The works include a new Yagasala, Vahanasala and renovation of Ghanta Mandapam and restoration of Sri Krishna Devaraya Mandapam.
On arrival at the temple, Mr. Lokesh was welcomed with Purnakumbham honors by the temple priests and officials.
He offered prayers to Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and Goddess Rajyalakshmi and performed special rituals and studied model designs submitted by the temple authorities.
Mr. Lokesh asked the officials to prepare a master plan for the development of the temple and amenities needed for devotees in accordance with temple traditions.
He also inspected the Pushkarini or temple tank and made various suggestions and later received petitions from the public gathered outside the temple.
Endowments Commissioner K. Ramachandra Mohan, temple executive officer Koganti Sunil Kumar, Padmasali Welfare and Development Corporation chairman Nandam Abaddaiah, APMSIDC chairman Chillapalli Srinivasa Rao, TTD board member Tammisetti Janaki Devi and TDP politburo member Guthikonda Dhananjay were among those present.
It was published – 03 July 2026 12:06 IST
