Hyderabad: The Telangana government is putting strong emphasis on boosting temple tourism. Endowments Minister Konda Surekha recently directed officials to focus on this area and create solid plans. She announced that this year’s Ashadha Masam Bonalu Jatara at the Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal will be celebrated grandly. Her aim is to connect people with the state’s festivals and cultural traditions, guiding them towards spirituality.
Minister Surekha asked officials to use the Common Good Fund (CGF) transparently for temple development. During a meeting at the Secretariat, she reviewed funds set aside for smaller temples across the state.
She emphasized that the commitment of Executive Officers (EOs) and senior officials is key to temple growth. Officials shared details about funds allocated for minor temples during the CGF discussions.
Surekha urged officials to improve facilities for devotees and boost the income of religious sites. She stressed the need to develop temple tourism circuits further.
The government plans to link three major temples in a district into one circuit, rolled out in three stages. This will help transport devotees and tourists to famous temples and nearby tourist attractions.
