Shirva: Muzrai Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary on Sunday visited the Shri Siddhi Vinayaka Temple built here by Christian businessman Gabriel Fabian Nazareth.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister said, “The State government and the Muzrai Department congratulates Gabriel Nazareth for building the temple with beautiful architectural designs. May the temple become the centre for social cohesion by the performance of bhajan saptah, religious and cultural activities. The government will be available for help and support the development of the temple whenever needed.”

Poojary was later felicitated in the presence of and by all the office-bearers of the temple management.