Nellore Mahalakshmi temple set for reconstruction with ₹1.01 crore funding
The total budget for the reconstruction works was attained recently, with contributions pouring in from donors, especially from the Balija Kapu community
The Balijavari Mahalakshmi temple in Nellore is set for reconstruction with a budget of ₹1.01 crore, announced by Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Ponguru Narayana. The Minister and his wife P. Ramadevi inaugurated the 'bhumi puja' on Sunday, signaling the commencement of the restoration work at the site situated in Nawabpet area of the city.
In 2019, a neighboring plot of land measuring 23 'Ankanams' was designated for the temple's expansion. Minister Narayana personally contributed ₹28 lakh from his personal funds to the project. The total reconstruction budget was finalized recently, with generous support from donors, particularly those belonging to the Balija Kapu community.
The Minister expressed gratitude to the donors for their contributions towards the temple's redevelopment.
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