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Malkapuram temple to be made a tourist attraction
In a bid to boost the tourist flow at the ancient temple of Malkapuram village, the State Archaeology Department decided to preserve it by taking up appropriate measures. This Kakatiya age temple is known for the ancient inscriptions carved out on its walls, stupa and tank here.
Amaravati: In a bid to boost the tourist flow at the ancient temple of Malkapuram village, the State Archaeology Department decided to preserve it by taking up appropriate measures. This Kakatiya age temple is known for the ancient inscriptions carved out on its walls, stupa and tank here.
Initiating measures to protect the ancient art, the government would also opinion from local residents on its project at the temple, before issuing a notification in this regard.
The temple is believed to be built by the queen Rudramadevi of the Kakatiya dynasty in 1270. The temple was slightly damaged in attacks by Muslim rulers.
The ancient inscriptions carved on the walls of temple and tanks explain the rich history of Malkapuram. An old temple of Lord Siva, constructed by queen Rudramadevi is now in dilapidated condition and the tank is also encroached by locals. It is now maintained by a woman priest, S K Aruna, who performs pujas everyday.
Located close to the temporary capital of the State, the Malkapuram temple is slowly attracting more visitors. Those who come to visit the capital location are also visiting the temple. The recent activities in the capital region are bringing more people to the village.
Government’s plans to develop Amaravati into a world class city will also bring good fortune to Malkapuram village. Recently the government decided to develop the village under Hriday scheme. Once infrastructure is developed, the village can become a potential tourist spot.
Even the Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu along with Minister for Municipal Administration P Narayana and Tenali MLA Sravan Kumar recently visited the temple. After observing the rich art on the walls of temple, the ministers felt that the temple should be protected. The officials appealed to the government to protect the temple land from encroachments.
Archaeology Department official Deepak Joe said, “The higher officials decided to protect the ancient temple and inscriptions carved out on the two stupas. An official notification in this regard will be issued after collecting opinions from the villages.”
