Minister Bharath attends temple consecration ceremony in A.P.’s Kurnool - The HinduUpdated - November 05, 2026 09:01 pm IST - KURNOOLHareesh P _12232Minister of Industries and Commerce T.G. Bharath Gupta on Thursday (November 5, 2026) attended the consecration ceremony (Pratishtha Mahotsavam) of the Sri Chenchulakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kurnool and offered prayers to the deity.Mr. Bharath participated in special rituals, including ‘abhishekam’, ‘mula mantra homam,’ ‘aarati,’ and ‘teertha puja.’Speaking on the occasion, he lauded the resolve and perseverance of the organisers, and stated that it was their firm commitment that made the construction of such a magnificent temple possible. He expressed happiness that a temple of this stature has been constructed in Kurnool.On behalf of the TGV Group, the Minister donated ₹10 lakh to the temple. He emphasised that the TGV Group has always been committed to supporting noble causes and spiritual service initiatives. He said that the creation of such a grand temple in Kurnool would remain a significant milestone in the city’s history.Published - November 05, 2026 07:09 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }