Construction of a Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Khammam, Telangana, officially began on October 12, 2026. Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamy performed the traditional groundbreaking ceremony amid Vedic chants. TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu and Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao attended the event and unveiled the temple foundation plaque.
The Telangana government allocated 20.04 cents of land in Darusulapuram village for the project. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) sanctioned ₹3.40 crore for constructing a compound wall to protect the site.
The proposed temple complex will include the main shrine, subsidiary temples, a royal tower, a kitchen and surrounding structures. The project aims to bring Lord Venkateswara’s blessings closer to devotees in the Khammam region and promote spiritual activities.
Chinna Jeeyar Swamy called for public participation, while the TTD chairman highlighted the importance of preserving Hindu traditions. Minister Tummala thanked the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana chief ministers for their support.