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Kotilingala temple in Jagtial district to receive ₹10 crore upgrade for Pushkaralu-2027

State government allocated ₹10 crore for renovations at historic Sri Koteswara Swamy temple in Kotilingala, as announced by Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar during his visit on Sunday. This funding is part of a broader ₹117 crore initiative to enhance major temples along Godavari River in anticipation of Godavari Pushkaralu-2027 festival.

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Jul 5, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
Kotilingala temple in Jagtial district to receive ₹10 crore upgrade for Pushkaralu-2027

Key Takeaways

  • The state government has allocated ₹10 crore for renovations at the historic Sri Koteswara Swamy temple in Kotilingala.
  • Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar visited the temple on Sunday to announce the development plans.
  • A total of ₹117 crore is set aside for projects related to the Godavari Pushkaralu in the Dharmapuri Assembly Constituency.
  • ₹20 crore will be used for the four-laning of the Velgatoor-Kotilingala road to improve access.
  • The Godavari Pushkaralu-2027 festival is prompting enhancements at major temples along the Godavari River, including Basar and Bhadrachalam.

Big upgrade coming for revered temple in region as state authorities pour major funds into its enhancement. Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar spearheads effort,revealing during recent site visit that ₹10 crore will be invested to boost visitor amenities,improve roadway access.

Project ties into broader push to elevate key religious sites near Godavari River before Godavari Pushkaralu-2027 festival. Minister Kumar noted Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had already set aside resources to kickstart preparations for big event.

Altogether,₹117 crore allocated to back diverse initiatives tied to Godavari Pushkaralu within Dharmapuri Assembly Constituency. Specific projects include ₹8 crore for improving Pushkar Ghat at temple,plus infrastructure upgrades like a new road linking temple to Pashigam. And ₹20 crore set for expanding Velgatoor-Kotilingala road,with another ₹10 crore earmarked for upgrades at famed Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy temple in Dharmapuri.

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