Endowments Commissioner inspects Godavari Pushkaralu, Kaleshwaram temple works

TFP I MLN MURTHY
J. BHUPALPALLY, Oct 24

State Endowments Commissioner Hanumantha Rao, IAS has directed officials and contractors to expedite the development of Godavari Pushkar ghats and the reconstruction of Sri Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple at Kaleshwaram ahead of the upcoming Godavari Pushkaralu.

During his visit to Kaleshwaram on Saturday, along with Jayashankar Bhupalpally District Collector Rahul Sharma, IAS, the Commissioner reviewed development works being undertaken by the Endowments, Irrigation, Roads and Buildings, and Panchayat Raj departments. He instructed officials to complete all works within the stipulated deadline without compromising on construction quality. He also directed the contractor to deploy sufficient workers in shifts and immediately begin construction of the Aksharabhyasam and Mirror Mandapams, adhering to the approved plan and traditional architectural principles.

With State Minister Sridhar Babu scheduled to visit Kaleshwaram on November 4, the Commissioner called for significant progress before the visit. He stressed expediting facilities such as drinking water, roads, parking, VIP ghats and ramps, besides installing watchtowers and check-posts where necessary to manage crowds and ensure devotees’ safety during the Pushkaralu.

Collector Rahul Sharma said the administration was regularly monitoring temple reconstruction and Pushkaralu development works and coordinating with all concerned departments to complete them on time.

Kataram Sub-Collector Saurav Sharma and engineering officials from the concerned departments were also present during the inspection.