Mysuru, Feb. 23 -- Minister for Transport and Muzrai R. Ramalinga Reddy said that measures have been taken for the development of temples.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 'Aagama Ghatikotsava-2025', a convocation organised under the joint aegis of Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department and Karnataka Rajya Aagama Shikshana Mattu Pareeksha Samiti at Jaganmohan Palace here recently.

Noting that the Aagama Ghatikotsava has not been held for the past 18 years, with the last one held in 2007, Ramalinga Reddy said he has directed for distribution of certificates to all the qualified students in the next three months.

Highlighting the initiatives taken by the department for the welfare of priests, the Minister...