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Asifabad: 22-feet Buddha statue unveiled in Sirpur (T)

MLA Koneru Konappa unveiled a statue of Lord Buddha installed in the centre of the Nagamma Cheruvu in Sirpur (T) mandal

By Telangana Today

Published Date - 4 June 2023, 08:15 PM

Asifabad: 22-feet Buddha statue unveiled in Sirpur (T) — MLA Koneru Konappa along with minister K Eshwar and MP Nama Nageshwar Rao unveil a statue of Gauthama Buddha in Nagamma Cheruvu in Sirpur (T) mandal centre on Sunday

Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Sirpur (T) MLA Koneru Konappa unveiled a statue of Lord Buddha installed in the centre of the Nagamma Cheruvu in Sirpur (T) mandal centre on Sunday.

Installation of the 22-feet height statue of Buddha, sponsored by Konappa, began in June 2022.
Speaking on the occasion, Konappa said the statue was installed considering the population of followers of Buddhism in Sirpur (T) and surrounding areas. He stated that he would strive hard to convert the tank into a tourist spot in the future.

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Earlier, the legislator welcomed Buddhist monks from the north eastern parts of the country. SC Welfare minister Koppula Eshwar, MP Nama Nageshwar Rao and former minister Thummala Nageshwar Rao were present.

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