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BASAR, INDIA, July 7, 2003: The temple town of Basar in Adilabad district, famous for the only temple of Goddess Saraswati in South India, is getting a massive facelift thanks to the combined efforts of various departments which have taken up projects to the tune of over US$200,000. The Forest Department, Panchayat Raj, Roads & Buildings Department, the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority, and the Endowments Department have come forward to beautify the famous temple. The Gnana Saraswati Devasthanam is spending a major share of its earnings towards providing amenities and additional facilities to the pilgrims. The temple has taken care to cater to the increasing number of pilgrims thronging the place. Among the many projects are new roads and the laying of new pipelines to provide safe drinking water. Thirty acres of land around the temple hills have been developed with greenery and gardens. The entire facade of the temple has changed after the beautification process added planters, soft landscaping and ornamental plants. The temple attracts around 5 million pilgrims every year.

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