Seer to launch padayatra on July 12 to restore the dignity and sanctity of Hindu temples
Addressing a press conference on Sunday, the seer said that the padayatra will traverse several districts across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapur, Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Nellore, and then return to Tirupati, after visiting Narayanpet, Mahabubnagar, Gadwal, and Wanaparthy in Telangana State, he said.
The padayatra is envisioned as a transformative journey across villages and towns, aiming to restore the dignity and sanctity of Hindu temples, promote the preservation of Telugu and Sanskrit languages, inspire devotion among youth, and rejuvenate the spiritual fabric of the community, he said.
The organisers of the padayatra have called upon the public alike to extend their support in making this padayatra a grand success. By bringing the message to every corner of the State, they hope to awaken a united, spiritually enriched society capable of safeguarding the eternal values of Sanatana Dharma.
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