Telangana: ISO certification for Bhadrakali temple

WARANGAL: The historical Bhadrakali temple on Sunday became the second shrine in Telangana to get certification from International Standards Organization (ISO). The first to get the certification was the Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Yadagirigutta in 2018. The ISO certification is based on a temple’s environment, hygiene, security, management and other aspects.
The HYM International Certifications Private Limited, accredited by Accredited Services Certifying Bodies (United Kingdom) London, is the partner of the ISO standards.The HYM which assessed the Quality Management System of Sri Bhadrakali Devasthanam issued ISO 9001:2015.
HYM managing director, Alapati Shivaiah, handed over the certificate to government chief whip D Vinay Bhaskar, chief priest Bhadrakali Seshu and executive officer Ramala Sunitha.
Speaking on the occasion, Vinay Bhaskar said that ISO certificate has increased the responsibility of the temple authorities as they have to maintain the high standards besides improving the amenities in the temple. “Since Telangana state came into existence, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has given a lot of importance to develop historical and spiritual places,” he said.
Bhaskar said that the upcoming Bhadrakali bund promenade would be a highlight for the city of Warangal.
Alapati Shivaiah told the authorities to set up a pollution data display board at the temple. He also advised to set up more queues for the devotees.