He warned that if anyone attempts to obstruct the Musi rejuvenation for political gains, the government would respond strongly. He said the temple construction is being undertaken with divine blessings.

Revanth Reddy, along with Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, performed bhoomi puja for the new Omkareshwar temple atop a hill near the Veerabhadra Swamy-Machileshwara temple complex at Manchirevula village in Gandipet mandal of Rangareddy district. He also offered prayers at existing temples and conducted rituals at a nearby goshala.

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The government also laid the foundation stone for a ₹157 crore goshala project spread over 99 acres at Nekkepally in Moinabad mandal.

Ancient temple revival and new construction plans

Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said the Machileshwara temple has a history of 1,400 years and noted that many sages had performed penance on the hill.

"We are restoring existing temples and constructing a grand Shiva temple on eight acres at a cost of ₹700 crore. The design will reflect Kakatiya architectural heritage, similar to the Ramappa temple," he said.

He added that despite criticism and obstacles, the government will move forward with the Musi rejuvenation project. "We have taken the first step with the Omkareshwar temple. It will be developed as Dakshina Kashi," he said.

Plans for multi-faith religious structures

Revanth Reddy said the government plans to build religious structures for different communities. A mosque similar to Mecca Masjid is proposed near Puranapul, a gurdwara like the Golden Temple at Gowliguda, and a church modelled on Medak Church in the Uppal-Nagole area.

He said pollution in the Musi river, including sewage from nearly 1.5 crore people, animal waste, and industrial discharge, is affecting residents and villages in Nalgonda district.

"Young couples are leaving villages to ensure better lives for their children. That is why public representatives are supporting the Musi project," he said.

He added that works to bring 20 TMC water from the Godavari to the city have been underway for three months. Of this, five TMC will be released into the Musi and Esa rivers to ensure continuous flow of clean water.

Criticism targets opposition leaders

The Chief Minister criticised unnamed leaders, referring indirectly to former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders, over a case filed in the National Green Tribunal against the project.

"Do you have the right to continue as public representatives?" he asked, urging withdrawal of the case. He warned that people would respond if the opposition continues to obstruct the project.

Modern goshala project details

A modern goshala will be constructed at Nekkepally on 54 acres at a cost of ₹15 crore by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority.

Facilities will include sheds for 100 cows each, washing tunnels, green fodder cultivation using advanced methods, a veterinary hospital, staff quarters, ghee production units, gobar gas plants, and solar power generation units. A temple complex for rituals will also be built.

The project is expected to be completed within one year, after which it will be handed over to the animal husbandry department.

Temple features and architecture

The Omkareshwar temple complex is expected to be completed in two years. It will include sub-shrines for Lalitha Tripurasundari, Veerabhadra, Ganapati and Subrahmanya Swamy.

The structure will be built on a star-shaped platform, with a 64-foot sanctum and a mandapam supported by 44 pillars. The complex will have two prakaras and four large gopurams.

A nine-storey rajagopuram of 31 feet height will be constructed, and a 108-foot Shiva statue will be installed on an island in the Musi river. Officials said it could become one of the tallest such statues in the country.

Musi revival linked to Hyderabad's future

Revanth Reddy said cities near seas have developed significantly, while Hyderabad lacks a coastline and has not utilised its rivers effectively.

"If this continues, Hyderabad will decline. Delhi is an example, where pollution in the Yamuna has led to severe conditions," he said.

He added that the Musi river is being developed as a tourism hub, an economic resource, and a symbol of communal harmony.