KCR condoles demise of Chilkur Balaji temple chief priest Soundararajan

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday condoled the demise of CS Soundararajan, chief priest of Sri Balaji Temple at Chilkur, popularly known as the Tirupati of Telangana. He termed his death as an irreparable loss to the spiritual world and extended heartfelt condolences to his family and followers.

In a statement, Chandrashekhar Rao called Soundararajan a people’s priest who combined spiritual service with social responsibility. He said Soundararajan earned



widespread respect by upholding traditional Hindu values while promoting equality and inclusiveness in public life. He stated that Soundararajan’s approach to priesthood and his commitment to spiritual service would serve as an example for future generations choosing the vocation.

Calling his death a significant loss to the Hindu spiritual community, the BRS chief conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family, devotees and well-wishers, and prayed for peace to the departed soul.