850 women in Thimmapur village, Gadag district, pooled February Gruha Lakshmi aid for stalled Sri Renukadevi Yellamma temple construction.
Temple work began four years ago, halted by a funds shortage, and now resumes with women’s unanimous resolve. Each Rs 2000 contribution targets Rs 17 lakh total; 300 have already donated Rs 17 lakh.
Hampi-inspired design using white stone from Gangavati reaches 70% completion. 10 sculptors work toward a five-month finish creating a village pilgrimage center.
Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar praised prioritizing the temple over self. The scheme by CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DK Shivakumar, empowers women for social and religious causes.
