The 12th phase of the Managudi temple programme begins from today, August 23rd and ends on the 26th and will take place in 2 Telugu-speaking states. The Managudi festival would be observed in 12,000 temples across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states and is aimed to revitalize temples across the states by getting locals involved in shrine development as an effort to bring back their past glory. The festival kicked off with officials placing Managudi puja materials at Lord Venkateswara’s feet at Tirumala on Saturday.