New life for ruined Hyderabad`s Vishnu temple
(WorldNews India)

Hyderabad: The generosity of one woman helped revive a 13th century temple, which remained in ruins till 2006. Situated at Yamnampet, 2 km from Ghatkesar, this is just off the Outer Ring Road. If you follow the priest’s advice, you will have to look for the colourful gopuram till you reach the Ranganathaswamy temple. Standing tall: The idol of Lord Venkateswara, which is from Tirupathi while the brass body armour is from a devotee. (Photo: DC) The story of revival of the temple is rooted in a providential coincidence. “Ms Leela Ranganathaswamy, wife of former chief engineer A.P. Ranganathaswamy used to come to our college because of the connection she had with the then...