Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is going to inaugurate the temple of Vakulamata on Thursday at Patakalva (Perur Banda). The temple of Vakulamata was renovated by TTD and today TTD is performing Maha Samprokshanam.

Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam was performed at Sri Vakulamata temple in Patakalva on Wednesday. Earlier in the morning, Ratnadhivasam, Vimana Gopurakalasa Sthapana, Ratnanyasam, Dhatunyasam and other Vaidic rituals were performed. MP PV Mithun Reddy, TTD Board members Ashok Kumar and other officials were also present.

AP Energy Minister Peddi Reddy Ramachandra Reddy speaking to the media persons on Wednesday said that after inspecting the arrangements at Sri Vakulamata temple, he said it took three years for the temple rejuvenation in 83.42 acres. The TTD is also building a Kalyana Mandapam and a rest house on the premises.

The Vakulamata temple will open up for devotees by TTD from June 23^rd afternoon. TTD Agama advisor Dr Vedantam Vishnu Bhattacharyulu said as per Skandha, Varaha, and Bhavisyottara Puranas, Sri Vakulamata is believed to be the mother of Sri Venkateswara. Narrating the significance of the temple, he said the temple was developed as per Agama Shastra and the Gopuram has been goldplated with 20 kg gold with the support of the TTD. TTD EO AV Dharma Reddy inspected the arrangements. EO along with other officials personally inspected the arrangements. JEOs Sada Bhargavi, Veerabrahmam, CVSO Narasimha Kishore and others were present.