Archaka Maha Sabha Held in Jogulamba Gadwal
The Archaka Maha Sabha was recently conducted at the Sri Sri Sri Veerabrahmendra Swamy Temple in Ieeja Mandal, Jogulamba Gadwal District. This marked the first meeting after Chakravarti Acharyulu was elected as the Dhupa Deepa Naivedya District President for the region. Archakas (temple priests) honored him with garlands to celebrate his new leadership role.
The meeting was presided over by Chakravarti Acharyulu and attended by United District Vice-President Ashok Acharyulu. During the gathering, the Archakas discussed continuing their daily devotional services and raised several key issues to be addressed by the government.
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Key Demands Raised by Archakas
1. Salary Increase: The Archakas requested the new Congress government to raise their minimum salary to ₹22,000, as the previous BRS government only provided nominal wages.
2. Housing Support: Priests without proper housing appealed for land allocations through government schemes like Indiramma Housing.
3. Job Security: The Archakas emphasized the importance of permanent employment safeguards to ensure stability.
4. Healthcare Benefits: They proposed free medical treatment for themselves and their families in case of health issues.
5. Access to Welfare Schemes: The priests urged the government to include them in various welfare initiatives.
6. Security for Archakas: Ensuring the safety and security of temple staff was highlighted as a priority.
The meeting concluded with a collective call for all Archakas in the district to actively participate in submitting their demands to the government through formal memorandums.
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Mandal In-Charges Appointed
During the Maha Sabha, appointments for Mandal In-Charges were announced as follows:
– Gattu Mandal: Jangam Paramesh
– Maldakal Mandal: Guru Venkataswamy
– Ieeja Mandal: Nagaraju
– Rajoli Mandal: Adavi Swamy
– Gadwal Mandal: Naresh Swamy
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Active Participation from District Leaders
The event saw enthusiastic participation from Archakas across the district. Key officials who attended included United District Vice-President Ashok Acharyulu, United District Secretary Sekharayya Swamy, Gadwal District Honorary President Raghu Sharma, and Panchikala Padu Shiva.
The Maha Sabha emphasized the need for government support to address the challenges faced by temple priests. It also showcased the unity and determination of the Archakas in working toward their shared goals.
