The
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
will construct a
Srivari temple in Guwahati
, following the
Assam government's decision to allocate five acres of land
for the project. The initiative marks a significant step in expanding the
spiritual footprint of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy
in the northeastern region of India. The assurance came during a meeting between
TTD chairperson B.R. Naidu
and
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma
, who extended full support for the proposed temple. “The Srivari temple will be a
magnificent spiritual centre
that promotes Hindu dharma, culture, and traditions,” the Chief Minister said, adding that the project will enhance
religious harmony and cultural unity
in the region. Highlighting
Assam's rich spiritual heritage
, Sarma cited the
Kamakhya Devi temple
as a powerful example of regional devotion and expressed confidence that the upcoming Srivari temple would become a
beacon of faith and unity
for devotees across the Northeast. The temple will be developed under the aegis of TTD, which will
collaborate with state authorities
for finalising designs, construction logistics, and management infrastructure. Officials stated that the temple will
adhere to traditional TTD architectural, ritual, and administrative norms
, while also incorporating elements respectful of Assam’s cultural identity. The proposed temple in Guwahati is part of TTD’s
larger expansion plan
, as endorsed by the board in
December 2024
, which includes
national and international outreach
. In
March 2025
, the TTD formally reached out to state governments across India seeking
at least 10 acres
of land in state capitals for building new Srivari temples. The initiative also aims to
boost temple tourism and regional development
. A
₹5,258 crore corpus
has been earmarked for the expansion initiative, including international temple construction, managed by a
dedicated trust
. In
July 2025
, a sub-committee was formed to assess the
feasibility of temple construction in various countries
, based on prior expert evaluations. The Guwahati temple will serve as a
major spiritual and cultural destination
for millions of devotees in the Northeast who may not have had easy access to TTD temples in southern India. It is expected to strengthen
inter-regional religious ties
and serve as a catalyst for
spiritual tourism, employment, and cultural engagement
in the state.




