Vijayawada MP seeks Central aid to develop Kanaka Durga temple as global pilgrimage hub
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath has requested the Union government to provide special funding for the development of the Sri Kanaka Durga temple. He aims to transform the site into a global pilgrimage hub by improving infrastructure, including parking, waiting halls, and a new ropeway system.
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Upgrading major religious sites can significantly boost local economies through tourism and infrastructure development, mirroring successful redevelopment projects in other Indian cities.
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) on Wednesday urged the Union government to extend special assistance for the comprehensive development of the Sri Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri and develop it into a world-class spiritual and pilgrimage destination.
Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Sivanath said the temple, one of Andhra Pradesh’s most prominent pilgrimage centres after Tirumala, attracts lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad, particularly during Dasara, Sharan Navaratri, Teppotsavam and Bhavani Deeksha. With the steady increase in pilgrim footfall, there was a pressing need to create permanent infrastructure and improve facilities, he said.
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