MLA proposes Rs 352 crore temple development in Puttur

Puttur MLA Ashok Rai has proposed a Rs 352-crore development project for the Shri Sahasralingeshwara Temple in Uppinangady. The plan includes a dam, guesthouses, and an Italian-style lighting system to attract more pilgrims. Additionally, a Rs 70-crore upgrade is planned for the Puttur Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple. This includes improved drainage, lodging, and a dining hall for 10,000 devotees. Initial funding has been allocated for various improvements. The women's police station near the Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple will be relocated due to documentation issues. A new site has been identified, and Rs 1 crore has been sanctioned for its construction.