In a small village near Hosakote, called T Agrahara, there lived not more than a hundred families; all god-fearing, hardworking and simple people. Set between small hills and a few rivulets, the village was picturesque and a haven for the people who lived there. The village has a Krishna temple.

The villagers have all come together to build a temple for Lord Krishna using their own money was borne out of a need to ‘preserve local culture and traditions’.

Temples used to play a key role in villages. They were not only places of worship, but also centres for cultural and educational activities. However, many temples in the villages are in a dilapidated condition, and some of them have collapsed entirely. A majority of the villages developed in the last few decades do not have temples due to various reasons. In an era of rapid globalisation, we must ensure that our youngsters are rooted in our culture. It will be possible only when elders uphold the practice of visiting temples regularly. That is why we took the initiative of building a temple in our village.