Industry Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta donates ₹10 lakh at Kurnool temple consecration

What Happened

Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta took part in the Pratishtha Mahotsavam of the Sri Chenchulakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kurnool on Thursday, November 5, 2026. He performed the abhishekam, mula mantra homam, aarti and teertha puja as part of the consecration rites. The structure, praised as a magnificent addition to the cityscape, was completed after months of work by local devotees and craftsmen.

Reaction

During the ceremony he praised the organisers for their determination and said their steady effort made the grand structure possible. He highlighted that the firm resolve of the team turned the vision of a grand shrine into reality. He expressed delight that Kurnool now hosts a temple of this scale and called the opening a notable milestone for the city’s cultural heritage. Representing the TGV Group, the minister handed over a donation of ten lakh rupees to the temple trust, noting the group's long‑standing support for charitable and spiritual projects. He added that the new temple will be a landmark in the city’s history.

Context

Temple building projects often rely on community fundraising and corporate patronage in Andhra Pradesh. The TGV Group is a regional business conglomerate that frequently backs religious and social initiatives. Such donations help cover maintenance and ritual expenses, ensuring the temple can serve devotees for years. Corporate patronage of religious sites is a common practice in South Indian states, aimed at preserving cultural heritage and supporting community worship.