Temples in Andhra Pradesh have become picnic spots, says Pawan Kalyan
The HinduDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that a special plan is being prepared for the development of the tourism sector in the State. Mr. Pawan Kalyan, who chaired a review meeting on ‘Temple, adventure, heritage and ecological tourism’ here on Monday, said that the State government was focussing on developing the tourism sector and creating employment opportunities. Stressing on the need to organise awareness programmes at the village-level to maintain the sanctity of temples, Mr. Pawan Kalyan pointed out pilgrimages like Panduranga Yatra in Maharashtra and visits to Jerusalem and Vatican City, where devotees maintain discipline and devotion without causing disruptions. Highlighting the need for identification and preservation of heritage sites, Mr. Pawan Kalyan said promoting heritage wealth is essential, pointing out the presence of places like the Gudimallam temple near Tirupati, Coringa Mangrove Forest near Kakinada, and wildlife sanctuaries across the State.
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