Social Activist Honored for Supporting Ancient Temples in Mahabubnagar
Social activist Diddi Praveen Kumar, who serves as the president of the Nenusaitham voluntary organization, was recently honored for his unwavering service to ancient temples in Mahabubnagar. The felicitation ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Sri Datta Guru Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple in Amistapur village, located in Bhootpur Mandal. The event was organized by the temple committee after performing special prayers in recognition of his contributions.
For the past four years, Praveen Kumar has been providing free Dhoopa Deepa pooja materials such as incense, lamps, and offerings to help maintain the continuity of daily rituals in temples. His efforts have not been limited to Mahabubnagar alone but have also reached temples in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and neighboring states like Karnataka and Maharashtra, home to many Telugu-speaking devotees.
During the ceremony, temple priests and committee members expressed their gratitude for his noble efforts. They encouraged him to continue his initiative, noting that supplying free pooja materials helps preserve Sanatana Dharma and sustain the spiritual practices of ancient temples.
In his response, Praveen Kumar reaffirmed his dedication to the cause. He emphasized that ensuring the uninterrupted performance of daily rituals in temples is his life’s mission. As part of his continued commitment, he also planted Kandanam and Jammi trees within the temple premises to promote environmental sustainability alongside spiritual preservation.
The event was attended by several notable figures, including temple committee president Venkata Reddy and members Veeranna, Sahadev, Agiri Venkatesh Yadayya, Krishna Reddy, and Ashok, as well as the temple priest. Their collective presence underscored the importance of supporting such initiatives for the benefit of the community and future generations.
