After the state was formed, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao even ordered financial assistance to be given to temples that were not under the jurisdiction of the Donations Ministry, Talasani said.
Posted Date – Tue, 6 Jun 23 at 10:44pm
Livestock Minister T Srinivas Yadav held a meeting in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Hyderabad: The state government has allocated Rs 150 crore to provide financial assistance to various temples in the city ahead of the Bonnaru festival and temple committee members should submit applications to the authorities as soon as possible for assistance.
The announcement was made by Livestock Minister T Srinivas Yadav on Tuesday after a meeting with officials from various state ministries here. “After the state was formed, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has ordered financial assistance to be given to temples that are not under the jurisdiction of the Endowments Ministry,” he said.
Last year, financial assistance was provided to 3,039 temples under the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). This year, funds have been disbursed and the state government will also display Patu sarees in 26 temples as part of Bonalu celebrations.
“During the Bonalu festival, hundreds of thousands of people visit the temple and under the auspices of the state government in coordination with various ministries, careful arrangements are being made to ensure it goes smoothly,” the minister said.
Golconda’s Bonalu Festival will be celebrated on June 22, followed by Secunderabad Mahankali Bonalu on July 9 and Old City Bonalu on July 16.
