Kamakshithayi Malleswara Swamy temple board gets new office-bearers
The 100-year old temple has been in the limelight in recent decades, with the locals believing the deity to be their guardian and saviour, recalled Ms. Prashanthi Reddy, while appealing to the new team to safeguard the temple's rich legacy, and ancient traditions.
She also reiterated the NDA alliance regime's commitment to safeguarding Hindu Dharma by developing temples. While offering her support to develop pilgrim amenities at the temple, she also assured to chip in if the new board brought the pending issues to her notice.
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