Hyderabad, Oct. 7 (Maxim News): The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 1,108.27 crore for the development of the Sri Omkareshwar Swamy Temple complex at Manchirevula along the Musi riverfront.
The government issued administrative approval through G.O.Rt.No.928 for the temple development and construction of a six-lane road connecting the project area.
Of the total allocation, Rs 948.65 crore has been earmarked for the temple complex. The remaining Rs 159.62 crore will be used to construct the six-lane road.
The temple complex will include structures such as Rajagopurams, a Yagashala and a Pushkarini, according to the government plans.
Omkareshwar Temple | Six-Lane Road to Improve Temple Connectivity
The proposed road will be 30 metres wide and will cover about 2.5 km. It will run from Istana Villas to Keerthi Westwind Villas and connect the area with the Greyhounds and Young India Police School zones.
The road will also provide connectivity between the Omkareshwar temple complex and the broader Musi Riverfront road network.
The government has also constituted a technical committee for the Omkareshwar temple project. The Chief Engineer of the Roads and Buildings Department will serve as the committee chairman.
The Chief Engineer of the Public Health Engineering Department will serve as the co-chairman. The committee will oversee technical aspects of the development works.
The project follows the foundation stone ceremony held by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in March 2026. At the time, the government announced plans to redevelop the historic temple complex as part of the Musi Riverfront development programme.
The government had earlier described the temple as having a history of several centuries and proposed its development as part of the broader riverfront and tourism plans. (Maxim News)
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