Khammam, Oct.12 : The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially commenced the construction of a majestic Lord Venkateswara temple in Khammam district, marking a significant milestone for devotees in the region. The sacred earth-breaking ceremony (Bhoomi Puja) was performed in strict adherence to Vedic rituals and traditions under the divine presence of Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamy.
The auspicious ritual was led by TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu and Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, alongside temple priests and local officials. Following the rituals, the dignitaries unveiled the formal foundation stone plaque for the upcoming temple project, which aims to bring daily divine worship closer to local devotees and promote Sanatana Dharma across the region.
The Telangana government has allocated 20.04 cents of land in survey number 408/2 at Darusulapuram revenue village in Khammam Urban mandal for the temple complex. To secure the site, the TTD has sanctioned ₹3.40 crore specifically for the construction of a robust compound wall. The master plan for the holy shrine includes the main sanctum for Lord Venkateswara, sub-shrines, a majestic Rajagopuram, a temple kitchen (potu), and a traditional circumambulation path (prakaram).
Addressing the gathering, Chinna Jeeyar Swamy blessed the devotees and expressed his wish that Khammam emerge as a major spiritual hub bridging the two Telugu states. He called upon the public to participate actively in the temple’s construction as members of the Lord’s extended family. TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu stated that the board is committed to constructing temples across the country to safeguard Hindu culture and traditions.
State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao thanked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for facilitating the project. TTD Joint Executive Officer Dr. A. Sharath, Deputy EO Shiva Prasad, and several other officials and priests participated in the sacred ceremony.
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