Officials urged to enhance facilities for devotees at Srisailam

Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple Trust Board chairman Pothugunta Ramesh Naidu and Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao on Saturday conducted surprise inspections of various locations in the temple town of Srisailam.

During these inspections, they issued directives to the officials concerned to take steps for enhancing facilities for devotees. The areas inspected included the Kalyanakatta (tonsure hall) premises, dormitories for ‘Shiva Sevaks’ (volunteers), ‘Shiva Deeksha’ camps, the surroundings of the Siddharamappa commercial complex, Mallikarjuna Sadan, Ganesh Food Court, Ganesh Sadan, and Nakshatravanam, and others.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman emphasised the need to prioritise cleanliness and hygiene across all areas under the temple management’s jurisdiction. He directed that sanitation work be carried out regularly in all accommodation complexes, buildings, and open spaces.

He further stressed that all staff members must interact with devotees in a courteous and respectful manner. Mr. Ramesh Naidu instructed that necessary amenities be provided for the ‘Shiva Sevaks’ in their dormitories and called for special attention to the maintenance of buildings such as Mallikarjuna Sadan and Ganesh Sadan.

He wanted necessary repairs to be carried out in the various building complexes as per requirements. Officials in the accommodation department were instructed to ensure daily monitoring to verify that air conditioners, fans, and geysers in the guest rooms were functioning properly.

If any repairs were needed, they must be undertaken immediately without any delay, he said, and added that once rooms or cottages were vacated, steps should be taken to clean them promptly. During the inspection, Mr. Srinivasa Rao stressed that all staff members must strictly adhere to punctuality.

He instructed the staff to take appropriate measures to ensure that devotees arriving for tonsuring do not have to wait for long periods. He also directed the staff to ensure that all lights and fans in the tonsuring hall and other buildings were in working order.

Staff members were asked to wear their designated uniforms and display their identification cards during their duties. The staff were advised to perform their duties responsibly, ensuring that no complaints arise from any devotee.

He asked officials to oversee the maintenance of restrooms within the premises, ensuring they were kept clean at all times. Officials were also asked to plant more trees within the building complexes and in open areas.