Lepakshi: Andhra Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Kandula Durgesh praised the English book ‘Architecture and Art of Vijayanagara Lepakshi–Kasapuram’ authored by former journalist MyNaa Swamy. The Minister formally released the book at Lepakshi on Thursday evening. Speaking at the event, he noted that MyNaa Swamy has written several works that significantly support temple tourism development.

He expressed hope that many more insightful books would emerge from the author’s pen. The Minister added that the state government is committed to developing Temple Tourism circuits, which he said would play a crucial role in boosting economic growth.Kothacheruvu Market Yard Chairman Pula Sivaprasad, Janasena leader Patti Chandrashekar, and several others took part in the programme.