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TTD officially acquires 10 acres for Sri Venkateswara temple in Assam

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has secured a 10-acre plot in Amerigog village, Assam, marking the first Sri Venkateswara temple in Northeast India. Supported by Assam government, this initiative seeks to offer local worship options for devotees and fits into a larger plan to set up replica temples in multiple states.

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Jun 9, 2026 · 1 min read · 2 views
TTD officially acquires 10 acres for Sri Venkateswara temple in Assam

Key Takeaways

  • •The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has acquired a 10-acre site in Amerigog village, Assam for the first Sri Venkateswara temple in the Northeast.
  • •TTD Trust Board Chairman B.R. Naidu received ownership documentation from the Assam government on Tuesday.
  • •Naidu discussed the temple project with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma last August in Guwahati.
  • •The temple's location is in a scenic valley between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, enhancing its appeal to devotees.
  • •Naidu stated the Balaji Mandir will provide Northeast devotees a local worship site, reducing travel to Tirupati.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) just secured a 10-acre plot in Amerigog village,Kamrup Metropolitan district,Assam. This marks a big step in building first Sri Venkateswara temple in Northeast. On Tuesday,Assam government finalized registration, handing over ownership to TTD. Documents given to TTD Trust Board Chairman B.R. Naidu.

This move fits with Andhra Pradesh's plan to create replica temples of Lord Venkateswara in various states and Union Territories . Last August, Naidu met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati to discuss project details.

Naidu is excited about site,nestled in scenic valley between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Plans for foundation stone are close to finalization with both Andhra Pradesh and Assam governments. "The proposed Balaji Mandir in the land of Maa Kamakhya will be spiritually important," Naidu said,noting it gives Northeast devotees a local worship spot, cutting down trips to Tirupati.

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