KURNOOL: Monoliths that are under the control of the archeological department like Konda Reddy Burj, and Yaganti Uma Maheshwar temple have been closed with instant result and will remain so till May 15.
Ironically, endowment officials preserve that they have actually not received any directions to shut down temples in view of the spread of coronavirus.
There are 3800 temples in the district out of which 400 are medium-scale in regards to earnings generation.
The monoliths and temples closed in Kurnool district include Abdul Wahab Khan burial place, Kurnool, Kondareddy buruju, Uma Maheshwara Swamy Temple, Yaganti., Nandavaram temples, consisting of Subramanya sculpture, Nandavaram, Adoni fort, Adoni and Andra and Asoka engravings at Jonnagiri, Rajulamandagiri.Yaganti temple, located in Banaganapalle mandal, is one of the oldest temples and is under the control of the Union Federal government.
Historical proof mentioned that the pilgrim centre was built throughout the reign of Vijayanagara's Harihara Bukka Rayulu.
The archeology department has kept a few monuments and museums like Kondareddy buruju, Vahab burial places, Yaganti temple, and others in the district.
ASI official Dhaka Reddy said that in view of coronavirus visitors will not be enabled into any ASI-maintained websites, temples, and museums.
The endowment department has made it mandatory that enthusiasts ought to wear face masks and keep physical distance during temple visits.When contacted, the assistant commissioner of endowment K Adisesha Naidu said they do not have any proposal to close temples under their control.
Significant temples like Srisailam, Mahanandi and Ahobilam are operating, he said.
There are about 400 temples with executive officers and 3,400 small and medium temples throughout the district, he included.
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