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Hyderabad, May 8 (PMI): Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today laid foundation stone for the Hare Krishna Heritage Tower in Kokapet in a traditional ceremony. He was accorded a warm welcome by the Hare Krishna Sanstha amidst chanting by Vedic scholars. A stone plaque related to Bhoomi Puja and foundation laying was unveiled on the stage. Later, the founders of the Hare Krishna Movement paid floral tributes to the statue of late Lord Srila Prabhupada. They completed the program by performing Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Kalyanotsavam. Opening speech was delivered by Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman of Hare Krishna Movement.
The Hare Krishna Heritage Tower will be constructed at a cost of Rs 200 crore at a height of 400 feet (120 meters) on a sprawling six acres of land in Narsingi, Hyderabad. The Tower will be another cultural landmark in the city. Accommodation facility will be available for 1500 devotees. Constructions will be undertaken using cutting-edge technology with the skill of the Kakatiyas to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of Telangana. Accommodation will be arranged to organize food donation for 500 people at a time. A library, KalyanaAuditorium, IMAX open air theaters, lecture halls, Q complex, guest rooms will be part of the temple structures . The history of Lord Krishna along with his teachings and technologically advanced laser shows will be made available to make today’s youth understand. With so many features, amenities and facilities, this structure will attract lakhs of tourists from abroad.
Speaking on the occasion, CM KCR announced Rs 25 crore on behalf of the State government for the construction of the temple undertaken by Hare Krishna. The State government supports organizations that promote peace and spirituality, he said, adding that the “Mankind is a tiny creature. God blesses humans in many forms, through many methods. , continent may be different. But, worshiping God is a continuous affair since the beginning of human life till today and It is an auspicious for the well-being of human life. If a person achieves something for himself, he says he has achieved it. When natural calamities occur and any failure happens, we blame the God”.
The Chief Minister said, “Temple is a community center. All religions connects with the temple. Religion is universal. There is nothing wrong in the religion. Religious ignorance and fanaticism is a threat to us. Religion does not encourage us to make mistakes. But religious stupidity takes all human-beings into madness and a trans. Religious madness promotes humans to commit inhuman acts. There is no place for violence in any religion. Religion is the cause for violence all over the world. It is not mentioned in the Hindu religion. Lord Krishna did not say about violence. Some people added religious fanaticism and creating a lot of trouble.”
The Chief Minister said, “Hare Krishna’s support to Telangana government is commendable. Akshaya Patra is supplying meals through Annapoorna to school children and provided food to poor in Hyderabad without stopping for a single day. This is a testament to their dedication. I thank you for Akshaya Patra on behalf of the people of Telangana. We are performing Yagams for the peace and safety of world. Life in Hyderabad is going on speed pace. We are facing various diseases. Bhakti (Devotion), bhajans (Prayers) and kirtans performed in the temples is acting as medicine that gives comfort to man.”
The Chief Minister said, “we are also developing Vemulawada, Kondagattu and Kaleshwaram temples, which promote spirituality. We believe that a peaceful society is the future of tomorrow for the country and the universe. If we want peace and spiritual pleasant environment and peaceful life, it is possible through Temples, Mosques and Churches. Peace will prevail through the prayers held there,” said CM KCR.
State Education Minister Sabita Indra Reddy, MP Joginipalli Santosh Kumar, MLCs Surabhi Vanidevi, Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, Naveen Rao, MLAs.. T. Prakash Goud, Jayapal Yadav, BRS leaders Karthik Reddy, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Anita Reddy, former chairman of Tourism Department Uppala Srinivas Gupta, former Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar and others participated. Hare Krishna Movement Chairman Madhu Pandita Dasa, Hare Krishna Movement-Hyderabad president Satya Goura Chandra Dasa, Sri Krishna Goseva Mandali Secretary Suresh Kumar Agarwal, Aurobindo Pharm Limited MD Nithyananda Reddy, Sri Krishna Goseva Mandali Trustee Shyam Sundar Gupta, Srinidhi Educational Group Chairman KT. Mahe and others participated. (PMI)
