VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA, March 6, 2009: Thanks to a gift of over 26 kilos of silver, the entrance doors to the sanctum sanctorum of Sri Malleshwara Swamy Temple, situated on the Indra Keeladri in Vijayawada, have been covered with silver plating.
The silver, worth over Rs. 700,000, was gifted by Dr. RamaNaidu, a movie mogul. Prior to installation, the plates were carved in the likeness of the temple Deities by artisans from Tenali district, famous for carvings and sculptures. Some of the beautiful work may be seen at “Source” above.