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.
