Former Chilkur Balaji Temple Head Priest Soundar Rajan Passes Away at 90

Soundar Rajan, the former head priest of Chilkur Balaji Temple in Telangana, passed away at age 90 due to age-related illness. Known for his dedication to temple traditions, he opposed government control and practices like the Hundi system, promoting equal access for devotees. Political leaders including Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, and YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed condolences, recognizing his spiritual contributions and efforts to maintain temple autonomy.