A survey found 72.7% of devotees visiting Srikalahastheeswara Swamy Devasthanam in Srikalahasti town are satisfied with their pilgrimage. The survey measured factors such as queue management, staff response, sanitation, and upkeep. This survey was done by the Andhra Pradesh State government for major temples except Tirumala. Srikalahasti temple topped its category, followed by Dwaraka Tirumala (71.5%), Srisailam (70.4%), Kanipakam (70%), and Simhachalam (68.8%). Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu congratulated Srikalahasti MLA Bojjala Venkata Sudheer Reddy, whose family has political ties. MLA Sudheer Reddy said, "During the YSRCP regime, the visitor footfall was paltry, ‘Prasadam’ distribution was hardly sufficient, crowd management was poor and the quality of service dropped. We witnessed a significant turnaround after the formation of the TDP-led NDA alliance regime in the State." Temple officials confirmed that the 'Hundi' income was stagnant in the past, hinting at possible misappropriation. But now, the MLA said, "the income from Hundi has tripled." Recently, the MLA took part in the local folk festival ‘Yedu Gangamma Jatara’. He offered ‘Saarey’, a collection of sacred gifts, on behalf of the government to the temple. Accompanied by his wife, he carried the offering on his head and gave it to the priests. This update was published on December 09, 2025, at 8:38 pm IST.