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Sri R Balasubramanian from Chennai donated Rs 13,348 towards all Saswata Sewas on Faalguna Paurnami day every year in his Mother's name
On 8th September 2013, About 2000 Devotees from all over South India visited the Temple & Offered their Prayers. They came as part of their Puri Jagannath Yatra, organised by His Holiness Sri Velukkudi Krishnan Swamy, a great Sanskrit Scholar from Chennai (Kinchitkaramtrust.org)
On 3/9/2013, Hundi Counting was done and the same is Rs 3.85 Lakhs for 74 days, showing continuous improvement in the Temple Income over the recent past.
On 20/6/2013, Hundi Counting was done and the same is Rs 6.34 Lakhs for 80 days. This is the highest ever Hundi Collection in the History of the Temple. It shows remarkable improvement in the Temple Income over the recent past.
Sri Rama Swamy Naidu from Visakhapatnam donated Rs 10,232 for Saswata
Sri Sivaraman Yegneshwar from Bangalore donated Rs 20,464 for Saswata Kalyanam/Abhishekam/Naivedyam (Bhogam)
Sri P Lakshmana Rao & Smt P Rajeshwaramma from Visakhapatnam donated Rs 12,999 towards all Saswata Sewas on a day every year.
On 11/01/2012, Sri NV Srinivas from Hyderabad donated Rs 14,000 towards all Saswata Sewas on 15th July every year.This amount will be credited to Fixed Deposit scheme of Andhra Bank and the annual interest will be used to perform all Sewas every year as desired
On 09/01/2012, Hundi Counting was done, and the same is Rs 1.54 Lakhs for 41 days.,showing continuous improvement in the Temple income compared to last year. There is a remarkable increase in the contributions for Aarjitha Sewas nowadays.
On 23/12/2011, Sri Bhavirisetty Srinivasa Rao & Smt Sridevi from Guntur in A.P., donated Rs 11,400 for Saswata Kalyanam & Saswata Abhishekam. This amount will be credited to Fixed Deposit scheme of Andhra Bank and the annual interest will be used to perform Kalyanam/Abhishekam every year as desired
On 13/12/2011, Sri Ravindra Naidu from Visakhapatnam donated Rs 50,000 towards Saswata Kalyanam.This Amount will be deposited in a Fixed Deposit Scheme of Andhra Bank and the annual interest will be used to perform the Kalyanam as desired
On 29/11/2011, Hundi Counting was done, and the same is Rs 2.7 Lakhs for 35 days.,showing exceptional improvement in the Temple income compared to last year. There is a remarkable increase in the contributions for Aarjitha Sewas nowadays, which have improved about 10 times compared to last year.
On 10/11/2011, Sri Yeddanapudi Narasaiah & Smt Sobha Rani from Hyderabad., donated Rs 10,338 for Saswata Kalyanam/Naivedyam/Abhishekam etc. This amount will be credited to Fixed Deposit scheme of Andhra Bank and the annual interest will be used to perform the Sewas every year as desired
On 9/11/2011, Sri Perumalla Arun Kumar & Smt Jhansi Devi from Visakhapatnam donated Silver Plates worth about Rs One Lakh for the Lord's Sewas
On 5/11/2011, Sri Kavipurapu Venu & Smt Surya Kumari from Rajahmundry in A.P. contributed Rs 31,160 for Saswata Naivedyam (Bhogam).This amount will be deposited in the Fixed Deposit scheme of Andhra Bank and the annual interest will be used to perform the Poojas every year as requested.
On 2/11/2011, His Excellency Sri K Rosaiah, Governor of TamilNadu visited the Temple with a ceremonial welcome. He has also inaugurated a new, wide approach road to the Temple built at a cost of about 87 Lakhs
On 1/11/2011, A devotee Smt Sunita Suresh from Mumbai contributed Rs 24,116 in the name of Thiru NS Balakrishnan for Saswata Kalyanam & Saswata Naivedyam (Bhogam).This amount will be deposited in the Fixed Deposit scheme of Andhra Bank and the annual interest will be used to perform the Poojas every year as requested.
Hectic preparations are underway for the proposed 2nd November visit of His Excellency Sri K Rosaiah, Governor of TamilNadu and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
On 24/10/2011, Hundi Counting was done, and the same is Rs 1.31 Lakhs for 41 days.,showing continuous improvement in the Temple income compared to last year. There is a remarkable increase in the contributions for Aarjitha Sewas nowadays.
On 20/10/2011, Sri KS Ravi Kumar(Ravisri)& Smt Vijaya Lakshmi from Mumbai donated Rs 10,001 for Saswata Kalyanam & Saswata Bhogam.This amount will be deposited in the FD scheme of Andhra Bank and the annual interest will be used for performing the Kalyanam, Bhogam every year as requested.
On 12/10/2011, A family from Srikakulam (Sri L Jagannadha Rao & Smt Kamala Kumari)donated Rs 10232 for Saswata Kalyanam on the two Ekadasis of Kaartika Month. This amount will be deposited in the FD scheme of Andhra Bank and the annual interest will be used for performing the Kalyanam every year as requested.
On 6/10/2011, Vijaya Dasami was celebrated with traditional rituals at the Vaishno Devi Temple with participation from large number of people from far & near.Lord's Kalyanam was also performed with the inauguration of new Simhasanam (Hamsa Vahanam)
Saraswati Pooja was celebrated on 3/10/2011 with participation of about 85 families.AksharaaBhyasam was done for these small children and Prasadam was distributed
HARI NAAMA SANKEERTAN was performed on 25/9/2011 with participation from many Devotees from ISKCON, Gaudiya Mutt etc.More than 300 Monks & Devotees from West Bengal, Odisha, A.P. etc took part in this Pure Devotional concert.
On 12/9/2011, Hundi counting was done,and the same is Rs 1.07 Lakhs for 40 days.,showing continuous improvement compared to last year
On 7/9/2011, A devotee(Sri I.V.Ramana Rao) from Palakonda village of Srikakulam Dt donated Rs 11,111 towards Sasvata Abhishekam. This amount is deposited in Fixed deposit scheme of Andhra Bank and the annual interest will be used to perform Abhishekam every year in his Gotra Namam on the day of his choice.
On 26/8/2011, Sraavana Laxmi Pooja is performed with great participation from many people. About 300 Women performed the pooja in the Temple under the guidance from the Priests.
On 3/8/2011, Hundi Counting was done, and the same is 1.28 Lakhs for 45 days.,showing continuous improvement in the Temple income compared to last year.
The newly developed Temple Website & Blog are becoming very popular with the devotees across the world.The temple is now receiving international donations. A family from USA (Mrs Sailaja & Mr Aravind) sent their donations twice in the last one month
A Hyderabad based devotee proposed to fabricate & donate a Silver Chatri (Umbrella) for the Lord in Garbha Gruham. This is expected to cost over Rs 10 Lakhs.
The 32 feet Road widening work in front of the Temple is progressing fast.The floor relaying work in the Mandapam by Archaeological Dept is also moving fast and is expected to be over in a fortnight.
On 1/7/2011,To ease the acute Power shortage and the difficulties in Darshan of the Lord, a Srikakulam based devotee donated an Invertor-Battery worth Rs 16000 and a Hyderabad based devotee donated Honda Generator worth about Rs 26,000.These were installed immediately and devotees are now having a satisfying Darshan.
Books on Natural Living (Prakruti Jeevana Vidhanam) by Dr Manthena Satyanarayana Raju were distributed to the Devotees free, on the occasion of Kurma Jayanthi. A Vijayawada based devotee (Sri K Jagadish) sponsored 5000 books for the same.
Kurma Jayanthi was celebrated on 28/6/2011 with great fervour and the Temple Administration has made elaborate arrangements for the same. This is one of the best celebrations in recent memory. All major Newspapers, TV Channels have covered these extensively.
Prominent Telugu Daily Newspaper - Eenadu, published a 2 page article on Srikurmam Temple in their Sunday edition (26/6/2011 - Booklet) - Please view www.eenadu.net
700 metre long Road Widening Works around the Temple were started on 24/6/2011 with an investment of about 40 Lakhs+
Kurma Jayanthi Festival will be celebrated on the 28th of June (Jyestha Bahula Dwadasi) Tuesday. With improving fortunes of the Temple, the Administration is planning to conduct the Festival with great splendour
On 17/6/2011, Counting was conducted for Hundi Income and the collection for 77 days (From 1/4/2011 to 16/6/2011) was Rs 3.41 Lakhs+.Its approximately double that of Last Year in the same period, and indicates major turn around, after the Integrated Temple Development works started last year
On 16/6/2011, A renowned Eye Specialist Dr M V Ramana Rao & Wife donated Rs 33,480 towards Sasvata Abhishekam. This amount will be put into a Fixed deposit with a Public sector Bank and the interest earned every year, will be utilised for Abhishekam in their Gotra Namam during the 30 days of Vaisakha Month every year. They have also proposed additional amount upto Rs 25,000 for renovation of the Sivalayam in the Temple premises
Global Spiritual Organisation - ISKCON - proposes to publish an article on the Srikurmam Temple in their ensuing English Monthly Magazine " Back To Godhead"
Major TV Channels like Studio N, Maha TV, I News etc are broadcasting short capsules on the Developments at Srikurmam Temple since last one year
As part of the Integrated Development plan, Flexi/Vinyl Boards are being erected at major Public places in North Andhra, depicting the prominent features of Srikurmam Temple
Global spiritual organisation - ISKCON - published 2 articles on Srikurmam Temple & Ksheera Sagara Madhanam in their April, May & June 2011 issues of "Bhagavaddarsan" Telugu Monthly Magazine (Please view www.bhagavaddarsan.org)
A retired IRS official proposes to spend about One Lakh to renovate the Chaitanya Prabhu Pada's Pada Mudras (Foot Prints) taken 500 years ago when he visited the Srikurmam Shrine
Guest House with Dormitory & VIP Rooms built at an estimated cost of about 45 Lakhs by AP Tourism Department will be ready for inauguration by early June 2011
State Archeology Department starts the Repair Works of the Mandapam & Gopuram with an estimated outlay of about 25 Lakhs
Annual 9 day Kalyanotsavams of the Lord celebrated from 9/5/2011 to 17/5/2011 (Features covered by major News Papers/TV Channels - Eenadu, Sakshi, Andhra Jyothi, Vaartha, Deccan Chronicle, Indian Express, TV9, TV5, ETV, Sakshi TV, Studio N etc)
Road Widening & Two Way laning proposed for all the approach Roads & Around Temple (Mada Veedhulu) at an estimated cost of about 40 lakhs +. Work to be over within 3 months.
New Tortoise Park is ready for Inauguration by End April 2011, ahead of schedule (As part of the integrated development plan by the Mumbai based MNC professional)
A Hyderabad based Horticulturist proposes to send about 3 Lakh rupees worth of Plants/Lawns to Green the Temple and the adjoining Lake
On 15/4/2011, as part of the integrated development plan,New Steel Q Lines,a new Bhandagaram (Store), Steel doors for Mandapams etc were completed
Road Widening Work for a stretch of 3.6 Km from Srikurmam Cross Roads to Srikurmam costing 30 Lakhs started by Zilla Parishad, to be over within 3 months
A Hyderabad based Industrialist donates One Lakh rupees for Sasvata Abhishekam on Ugadi Day 4/4/2011. This amount will be put into a Fixed deposit with a Public sector Bank and the interest earned every year, will be utilised for Abhishekam in their Gotra Namam during the 90 days of Vaisakha, Kartika, Magha Months every year..
An Ahobilam based Devotee (Sri Ranga Rao) donated Gold Ornaments worth Rs 1.1 Lakhs to the Lord on 18/3/2011
Annual 3 day Dolotsavams (Brahmotsavams) celebrated with great splendour from 18/3/2011 to 20/3/2011. An estimated One lakh devotees had darshan of the Lord during these 3 days. There was a marked difference from earlier years as the newly installed Electrical Lighting, Air Conditioning, Steel Queue Lines etc gave lot of comfort to the devotees in having a pleasant Darshan of the Lord. (Features covered by major News Papers/TV Channels - Eenadu, Sakshi, Andhra Jyothi, Vaartha, Deccan Chronicle, Indian Express, TV9, TV5, ETV, Sakshi TV, Studio N etc)
AP State Endowments department starts the construction work for the new Bathing Ghat at an estimated cost of about Rs 41 lakhs
On 17/3/2011, As part of the integrated development plan, extensive repainting was done for the Temple before the Annual Dolotsavams starting on 18/3/2011.
On 15/3/2011, As part of the integrated development plan, New Electrical Wiring etc was completed for the Temple & Mandapams at a cost of about Rs 2 lakhs
On 5/3/2011, As part of the Integrated development plan, Air Conditioning was completed in the Garbha Gruham., and the devotees are now having a pleasant Darshan
On 31/1/2011, As part of the integrated Development Plan,new Boards were installed giving details on great sages who visited Srikurmam Shrine & the Stahala Puranam in English
As part of the integrated development plan,New Utensils worth about Rs 40000 donated for Lord's Prasadam cooking etc
As part of the integrated development plan, Granite Boards were constructed at the entrance of the Temple depicting Sthala Puranam & Dasa Avataras at a cost of about Rs 70000
On 15/10/2010,As part of the integrated development plan, Vaishno Devi Temple was renovated at a cost of Rs one Lakh
On 15/6/2010, As part of the integrated development plan, New Oil Paintings & Mandapam Wall paintings were completed at a cost of about Rs 6 Lakhs
On 5/2/2010, shaken by the miserable state of the World famous Temple of Srikurmam, a Mumbai based MNC Professional offered to develop the Temple with an integrated development plan & with own Funds (Krushnam Vande Jagadgurum).

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