Telangana’s renowned Gnana Saraswati temple is set for a major makeover, with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy initiating the temple’s expansion and development project costing Rs 225 crore. The foundation stone was laid in Basara town of Nirmal district, with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers in attendance.
The temple, located on the banks of the sacred Godavari River, holds a rich history dating back thousands of years. Legend has it that Veda Vyasa, after the Kurukshetra War, established the idols of Goddesses – Gnana Saraswati, Mahalakshmi, and Mahakali at Basara, making it a revered pilgrimage site.
To accommodate the increasing number of devotees and improve facilities, the Chief Minister has directed a comprehensive development plan for the Basara temple. The expansion includes enlarging the sanctum sanctorum, constructing a nine-storey main tower, processional streets, temple tank, and a northern gateway, increasing the built-up area from 20,000 to 62,000 square feet.
With the upcoming Godavari Pushkaralu in June next year, where numerous devotees are expected to visit Basara for a sacred bath, necessary amenities for devotees will be enhanced.
