Srikalahasti, Aug 29 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today laid the foundation for the new Rajagopuram of Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy Temple here today.The Chief Minister, accompanied by State Endowments Minister G VenkataReddy, Forest Minister P Ramachandra Reddy and District in-charge Minister Dharmana Prasadarao, arrived here after offering prayers at Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala and laid the foundation stone by performing special 'poojas'.The 15th century Rajagopuram built by Vijayanagara King Sri Krishnadevaraya inside the temple complex had collapsed on May 27, this year.Later, speaking to mediapersons, the Chief Minister said the tower would be constructed with the financial help of CVR Group of Companies and the company would meet the entire expenditure for the Rajagopuram.The construction works would be done under the supervision of the experts and was expected to be completed in two years time, the Chief Minister added.
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