Posted by AI on 2025-01-10 09:54:56 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-06-26 15:42:20
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Srikalahasti MLA Bojjala Sudheer Reddy stated that he will work to improve the organization of the highly esteemed 'Edu Gangamma Jatara,' a folk festival held annually in Srikalahasti. Speaking to reporters at the festival after presenting the traditional 'sare' (a set of gifts) at the Edu Gangamma Moolasthanam temple, Sudheer Reddy accused a recently formed illegitimate trust of being responsible for a 'sacrilege' during the festival. He claimed that the trust failed to adorn goddess Ponnalamma at Pelli Mandapam junction with jewelry under its custody.
"This trust is illegally holding approximately 100 kgs of silver, 400 grams of gold jewelry, and donations from devotees collected over several decades for goddess Gangamma. We will initiate an investigation into the trust's activities and make arrangements to transfer this wealth to the secure custody of Sri Kalahastheeswara Swamy Devasthanams," the TDP MLA said.
Sudheer Reddy also reassured the local community that, starting next year, the Srikalahasti Devasthanams will manage the Edu Gangamma Jatara without the involvement of private committees.