Srigiri Celebrates Legacy of Founder Aluru Venkata Ramana Rao
Srigiri Devasthanam Ongole Celebrates Legacy of Founder Aluru Venkata Ramana Rao [ Jan25,2025] - Srigiri, Ongole, recently held a commemorative event honoring the life and contributions of Sri Aluru Venkata Ramana Rao, the visionary founder of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple on Ongole hill. The event included the unveiling of his statue and a cultural program. A bronze statue of Sri Aluru Venkata Ramana Rao was unveiled by Veda pandits and Vaikhanasa Ruthviks. Dignitaries present included Dr. Justice KG Shankar (Retired High Court Judge, AP), Sri Damcharla Janardhan (MLA, Ongole), and Sri Suryaprakasa Rao (Retired IPS, Former Inspector General of Police, AP). They have paid their respects to Sri Ramana Rao by garlanding the statue. Justice KG Shankar spoke of Sri Ramana Rao's enduring legacy in religion, spirituality, and social service. MLA Janardhan emphasized that the statue serves as a reminder of his invaluable contributions to the ...