Hyderabad, March 27 -- The Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Vari Devasthanam, commonly known as the Bhadrachalam temple, is poised for significant expansion with the acquisition of an additional acre of land adjacent to its existing 70-acre site in Bhadradri Kothagudem district.

The Telangana government has allocated Rs 34 crore for this land acquisition, further solidifying the temple's reputation as the "Ayodhya of the South."

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy approved the funding after discussions with Agriculture minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao, who elaborated on the ambitious expansion plans.

Temple officials, including the executive officer and priests, have presented a vision for a comprehensive "Temple City," outlining a master plan ...