Karnataka government drafts ₹254-crore master plan for redevelopment of Kukke Subrahmanya temple

The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.

The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.

Minister for Muzrai and Transport Ramalinga Reddy recently held a meeting with department officials to discuss the master plan. “The temple and its surroundings require significant development as it is the highest revenue-generating and most visited temple in the State. Hence, we have prepared the master plan. A supervisory committee comprising 15 officials and non-official members, along with three additional members, has been formed to oversee its implementation. The Commissioner of the Muzrai Department will serve as the chairperson of this committee,” Mr. Reddy told The Hindu.

As part of the redevelopment, the temple’s outer tower will be redesigned to align with the local culture and traditional temple architecture. The construction will commence once all necessary approvals are obtained, according to officials.

“Additionally, a site has been identified within the temple’s tulasi garden for ashlesha bali and puja mandira. The temple administration will prepare cost estimates and blueprints following local traditions. If donors come forward, they will be granted permission to fund the project; otherwise, the temple will undertake the construction,” official added.

Officials have also stated that the existing annadana (free meal) facility will either be expanded or a new and larger annadana hall will be built if necessary. The Ratha Beedi (Chariot Street) will be developed to reflect the temple’s cultural heritage, with improved seating arrangements for devotees.

The Kukke Subrahmanya temple attracts a large number of devotees from Karnataka and other States, with many visiting to perform the sarpa samskara and the ashlesha bali. The temple also sees frequent visits from actors, politicians, and cricketers.

The master plan accessed by The Hindu states the significant enhancements to accommodation facilities. Four blocks, each containing 200 rooms, will be constructed, totaling 800 new rooms to cater to the growing number of devotees. Additionally, modern sanitation and bathing facilities are planned to be developed.