Devotees At Temples Have Increased To 40% In Recent Times: Anam Ramanarayana Reddy
The minister claimed that providing better facilities, sanitation and security at the temples played a major role in the rise of devotees at temples. He said that a large amount of funds were being allocated to many temples in AP. In the rural and backward areas, plans are afoot to build new temple. Nitya Naivedyam and Annadaana programmes are being extended to many more temples. Brahmotsavams are being held in many temples, apart from Tirumala and Kanipakam, he said
Andhra Pradesh is developing in all sectors, including spirituality, said minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy.
The minister offered silk robes to Lord Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy at Kanipakam on Monday, as the Vinayaka Utsavalu take off. In the recent times, the number of devotees at all temples in the state has increased, from 35 per cent to 40 per cent.
The minister claimed that providing better facilities, sanitation and security at the temples played a major role in the rise of devotees at temples. He said that a large amount of funds were being allocated to many temples in AP. In the rural and backward areas, plans are afoot to build new temple. Nitya Naivedyam and Annadaana programmes are being extended to many more temples. Brahmotsavams are being held in many temples, apart from Tirumala and Kanipakam, he said.
Reddy said that arrangements are being made for the upcoming Godavari and Krishna Pushkarams. Chief Minsiter N. Chandrababu Naidu is fortunate to organize Godavari Pushkarams for a third time under his chief ministership.
