₹1.5 Cr for Renovation of Pushkarni at Tarigonda Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Vari Temple

TTD Chairman Sri B.R. Naidu on Monday laid the foundation stone for the renovation of the nearly 200-year-old Pushkarini at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Tarigonda at a cost of Rs.1.50 crore from TTD funds.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman said he was happy to initiate the renovation of the historic Pushkarini in Tarigonda, the birthplace of Matru Sri Tarigonda Vengamamba. He recalled that TTD has established an Annaprasadam distribution centre in Tirumala in the name of Tarigonda Vengamamba. He directed officials to complete the Pushkarini renovation works quickly and as per quality standards for the benefit of devotees.

TTD JEO Dr. A. Sarat said remembering Lord Venkateswara promotes peace and harmony in society. As part of Dharma Pracharam, he appealed to people to visit temples and strengthen their devotion. He said, as directed by Chief Minister Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, TTD has initiated works for the construction of 5,000 temples through the SVANI Trust. The Pushkarini renovation works at Tarigonda will be completed within the stipulated time, he added.

Poornakumbha Welcome

The TTD Chairman was accorded a Poornakumbha welcome by the priests on his arrival at the temple. He had darshan of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and received Vedic blessings. The Chairman and Board members were felicitated with shawls and presented with Teertha Prasadam.

After circumambulating the temple, the Chairman performed special prayers and unveiled the foundation stone for the Pushkarini renovation works.

Pileru MLA Sri Nallari Kishore Kumar Reddy, TTD Board members Sri G. Bhanu Prakash Reddy, Sri Shantaram, Smt. Panabaka Lakshmi and Sri Naresh Kumar, Ex-officio Member Sri Dollar Divakar Reddy, CE Sri Manoharam, Special Grade DyEO Smt. P. Varalakshmi, EE Sri Mallikarjuna Prasad, AEO Sri Gopinath, officials, staff and priests participated.