Minister Ponnam visits Jogulamba temple

Gadwal: Minister for Transport and BC Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar, paid a visit to the historic Sri Jogulamba Bala Brahmeshwara Swamy Temple in Alampur. Accompanied by his family, he sought divine blessings for the people of the state and strength and capability to effectively resolve public issues.

Earlier, upon his arrival, the Minister was greeted with a “Poorna Kumbham” by the temple priests. He first performed abhishekam at the Bala Brahmeshwara Swamy Temple, followed by special prayers at the Jogulamba Temple. The priests presented him with sacred offerings and blessed him.

Speaking later, the minister emphasized the importance of preserving the temple’s rich heritage,

crediting the Archaeological Department for its restoration efforts.

He reflected on his past experience as a Member of Parliament and expressed his commitment to working with the central government on a comprehensive plan for the temple’s development.

He highlighted the temple’s spiritual significance and outlined his vision to improve facilities for devotees, making the site more accessible.

As part of his plans, the Minister announced the formation of a trust dedicated to the development of the temple. He also revealed that land had already been acquired for the construction of a “Satram” (pilgrims’ rest house), and a foundation stone would be laid soon.

The Minister’s visit continued with prayers at the Papanaashanam Temple, where he offered further supplications. Earlier in the day, he was welcomed by District Collector B.M. Santosh and District SP Thota Srinivas Rao with floral bouquets at Haritha Hotel. The Minister also received a guard of honor from the local police.

Among those present during the visit were former Alampur MLA Sampath Kumar, RDO Ramachander, BC Welfare Officer Ramesh Babu, and other local officials. The visit underscored both the religious and cultural significance of Alampur’s temples and the

Minister’s dedication to enhancing the spiritual experience for the region’s devotees through improved infrastructure and services.