Hyderabad: Drawing inspiration from the Tirumala temple, chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday directed officials to frame a comprehensive set of regulations for the functioning of temples across Telangana, with a strong emphasis on preserving spiritual sanctity.“Spirituality should be given top priority. The sanctity of temples must be protected by prohibiting political meetings, flag hoisting and demonstrations within temple premises,” Revanth Reddy said during a review meeting on the development of the Basara Gnana Saraswathi temple.Officials from the endowments department presented a master plan for the temple’s development, estimated at Rs 225 crore. The CM is likely to lay the foundation stone for the project on April 6.Revanth Reddy suggested key modifications to the plan, stressing that all development works must strictly adhere to established rituals and traditions. He also called for the construction of wider roads to accommodate the growing influx of devotees.Highlighting the need for long-term planning, the CM proposed extensive plantation within the temple premises to create a green cover, and the establishment of a healthcare centre equipped with adequate medical staff to cater to devotees during major events like Godavari Pushkaralu.To manage congestion, he ordered that even VIP vehicles be parked outside the temple premises. “Dignitaries should access the temple only through EV vehicles. Plans must be formulated and implemented immediately,” he said, adding that a solar rooftop system would be set up at the parking area.Reiterating that development must not disturb the temple’s sanctity, Revanth Reddy warned of strict action against any compromise in quality of works.
