Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad on Tuesday, marking the commencement of his second day in Telangana. The temple, steeped in history and tradition, dates back over 200 years.
Under the guidance of the priests, the Prime Minister participated in the sacred rituals and was presented with a photograph of the deity as a token of blessings.
Legend has it that the Ujjaini Mahakali temple was established in 1813 by Suriti Appaiah, a member of the Indian military. Appaiah's journey to Ujjain was spurred by a mission to combat a cholera outbreak that had claimed thousands of lives. Upon seeking solace at the Mahakali temple in Ujjain, he made a solemn vow: if his entire platoon survived, he would install an idol of the goddess in Secunderabad.
The temple holds immense significance, drawing thousands of devotees each year to participate in the annual Secunderabad Ujjaini Mahankali Jatara, commonly known as Lashkar Bonalu, during the month of Ashadha.
Accompanied by elaborate security arrangements, Prime Minister Modi's visit to the temple in the Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency, represented by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture G. Kishan Reddy, proceeded smoothly.
Following his temple visit, the Prime Minister proceeded to Sangareddy town, where he inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth Rs 6,800 crore.
Prime Minister Modi's itinerary in Telangana follows his arrival in Hyderabad on Monday night from Tamil Nadu, where he spent the night at Raj Bhavan. The preceding day saw him inaugurating numerous projects totaling over Rs 56,000 crore in Adilabad town, followed by a public address.
Having arrived in Adilabad via helicopter from Nagpur, Maharashtra, the Prime Minister concluded his visit to Telangana before departing for Tamil Nadu to attend further engagements.
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