Fri Aug 01 12:14:27 UTC 2025: ## Summary:
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the famous Tirupati temple, has formally requested the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, to provide five acres of land in Guwahati. The land is intended for the construction of a new Srivari temple.
## News Article:
**TTD Seeks Land in Guwahati for New Srivari Temple**
**Guwahati, Assam:** The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the trust responsible for managing the renowned Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, has officially requested Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for a land allocation in Guwahati. The TTD is seeking five acres of land to construct a new Srivari temple in the city.
This request marks the latest effort by the TTD to expand the reach of the deity Lord Venkateswara and provide devotees in Assam with a convenient place to worship. The construction of a Srivari temple in Guwahati would serve a large population of pilgrims residing in the region.
The request was formally presented to Chief Minister Sarma, and the TTD is awaiting his response. The allocation of land would pave the way for the project’s commencement and offer a significant religious and cultural landmark for the people of Assam. The proposed temple is expected to draw a considerable number of devotees and boost religious tourism in the area.
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