Temples are the forts of Hinduism. We read in the books of history how Brihadeeswara Temple in Tanjore, Sreekalahasti Temple in Kalahasti, Ramappa Temple in Hanamkonda etc were built by different emperors of those times.
Like Kakatiyas, Cholas, Pallavas and Vijayanagara Kings the name of Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhara Rao can never be erased as long as Hindu temples exist on this planet.
This is really a Herculean task to build a temple investing such huge amounts from the government exchequer in these democracy days. Only KCR could do this, without even asking for donations like others did for building other big temples.
Moreover, the temple was built in such a style with unbeatable ancient technology that it can withstand nature for millennia. The Krishna Shila used for this temple was brought from Guntur and Prakasam districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Another interesting fact is that the labor worked for bringing these stones are about 600 and 80 of them are from Muslim fraternity. Not only that many of Muslim sculptors worked on making some statues and designs on these rocks.
KCR never kept anybody around him at bay in the name of caste, creed and religion. He is the real democratic leader with the aura of bygone emperors who ruled this soil.
KCR released about Rs 1000 Cr in six years for building this temple with the incessant hard work of countless sculptors and architects day and night.
The situation of Yadagiri Gutta was not so pleasant until a few years ago. The roads used to be very bad and the surroundings were filled with filth and hygiene. The one acre temple premises has now become 14 acres. The roads are immaculate and the aesthetics are meticulous. The greenery and guest houses are pleasant.
Yadadri has now become the Tirumala of Telangana. KCR deserves all kinds of praises as he built not only the temple but also made Mallanna Sagar Reservoir and Kaleshwaram project within eight years of his rule.
The newly built Yadadri Temple is open from today for the devotees.
Venkat Arikatla