CM Revanth Reddy Offers Vijayadashami Prayers at Native Village Temple
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On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy returned to his roots — travelling to his native village of Kondareddipalle in Nagarkurnool district to offer special prayers at the Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, accompanied by his family on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
The Chief Minister's Office of Telangana shared that Revanth Reddy, upon arriving at Kondareddipalle — located in Vangur mandal of Nagarkurnool district — received a grand welcome from elected representatives, senior officials, and village residents who turned out in large numbers. The CM then joined a rally that proceeded through the village to the Anjaneya Swamy temple, where he performed special rituals and received blessings from the temple priests.
MP Mallu Ravi, MLAs, and MLCs Join the Homecoming
The occasion drew prominent political figures from the region. MP Mallu Ravi was present alongside MLCs, MLAs, and local representatives from the combined Nagarkurnool district, turning a personal religious observance into a notable public gathering.
A Chief Minister's Return to Kondareddipalle
Vijayadashami — also called Dussehra — is one of India's most widely celebrated festivals, marking the triumph of good over evil. For elected leaders across parties and states, visiting temples in their native villages on such occasions is a long-established cultural practice that connects public figures to their origins. Revanth Reddy, who has served as Chief Minister of Telangana since December 2023 following the Congress party's victory in the assembly elections, chose to mark the festival at the temple closest to his personal history.
Such homecoming visits carry weight beyond the ceremonial — they place a chief minister visibly among the constituents and communities that shaped them, at a moment when the entire state is celebrating.