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Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Directs Expedited Construction of 5,000 Temples
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered the expedited construction of 5,000 temples across the state, with 4,192 proposals already received from 161 constituencies. The initiative includes restoration of 1,000 ancient temples, digitisation of temple details, and expansion of TTD's healthcare and education services.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Orders Rapid Temple Construction and Restoration
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and the Endowments Department to expedite the construction of 5,000 new temples across the state and to finalise their locations at the earliest.
The directive came during a review meeting held late on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, according to an official release. TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra reported that proposals have been received for 4,192 temples from 161 constituencies across 28 districts, with 967 temples already completed.
Categorised Construction and Prioritisation
The temples are to be constructed under three categories, with priority given to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes colonies, fishermen settlements, weaker sections' colonies, and general areas. Officials indicated that work could begin once the sites are finalised.
Restoration and Development of Ancient Temples
Mr. Naidu also ordered the restoration of 1,000 ancient temples and called for special focus on developing Shiva temples and Shakti Peethas across the state. He further directed officials to digitise comprehensive details of all temples and undertake advance planning for managing 28,000 Endowments Department temples, 65 TTD temples, and the 5,000 newly constructed ones.
Utilising Srivari Sevaks and Trust Funds
The Chief Minister suggested using funds received through the Srivani Trust for temple construction and religious programmes. He noted that there are 11.8 lakh Srivari Seva volunteers and recommended utilising their services at the newly built temples. He also directed officials to examine the formation of executive committees comprising board members, devotees, and Srivari Seva volunteers.
Expansion of Healthcare and Education Services
Mr. Naidu asked the TTD to expand its healthcare and education services. This includes integrating all hospitals under TTD, strengthening cancer, eye, and Ayurveda care, and involving specialist doctors as Srivari Sevaks. He also called for making the system of 33 educational institutions under TTD more efficient and suggested doubling hostel capacity.
The Chief Minister stressed the need to expand education, healthcare, and charity services on a large scale. He also sought faster completion of the Srivari temple at Amaravati.
Vision for Spirituality and Global Outreach
Mr. Naidu said Tirupati should be developed as a complete divine destination. He called for the creation of a special ecosystem reflecting spirituality and sanctity, and urged officials to ensure TTD services reach people on a wider scale with the participation of expert devotees.
He also suggested constructing Lord Venkateswara temples in the capitals of other states in consultation with respective governments. He mentioned that countries such as Mauritius were also seeking the construction of Lord Venkateswara temples and suggested developing Srivari temples into spiritual centres for Hindus.
Additionally, Mr. Naidu directed officials to conduct special courses to prepare priests required for the temples and to formulate a comprehensive plan for idol installation and priest training. He called for linking TTD's Annadanam, Pranadanam, Srivari Seva, and temple construction programmes with the propagation of Hindu Dharma.
Officials were directed to develop the Pranadanam Trust as a model for TTD's medical services, with the services of expert doctors utilised. The Chief Minister also emphasised the efficient management of government-controlled temples with people's participation.
Progress and Implementation
With the directives in place, officials are expected to move quickly on site finalisation and the start of construction. The TTD and Endowments Department will play a central role in executing these ambitious plans, which span religious, cultural, educational, and healthcare domains across Andhra Pradesh.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ordered the construction of 5,000 new temples statewide
He also directed officials to promote Hindu Dharma and spirituality extensively
Existing ancient temples will undergo restoration, with a focus on Shiva temples
The Chief Minister suggested utilizing Srivani Trust funds for these religious initiatives
Officials were also tasked with digitizing temple details and managing endowments effectively
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed TTD and Endowments Department officials to expedite construction of 5,000 temples across the stateand finalise sites at the earliest
The chief minister said that TTD should expand its programmes for promoting Hindu Dharmaand spirituality and directed officials to begin temple works once the proposed sites were finalised
"Officials should expedite the construction of5,000 temples across the stateand finalise the sites at the earliest," Naidu said in an official release late on Tuesday
During a review meeting, TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravi Chandra said proposals had been received for4,192 templesfrom161 constituenciesin28 districts, while967 templeshad already been completed,it said
He said templeswould be constructed under three categories,with priority given toSC and ST colonies,fishermen settlements,weaker sections' coloniesand general areas
Naidu suggested using funds received throughthe Srivani Trust fortemple constructionand religious programmes
Naidu also suggested constructing Lord Venkateswara templesinthe capitals of other statesin consultation with respective governments
He said countries such asMauritius werealso seeking construction ofLord Venkateswara templesandsuggested developingSrivari templesintospiritual centres forHindus
He directed officialstoconduct special coursestoprepare priestsrequired forthe templesandformulate acomprehensive planforidol installationand priest training
The chief minister also ordered arestoration of1,000 existing ancient templesandsuggested special focuson developing Shiva templesand Shakti Peethasinthe state
He directed officialstodigitise comprehensive detailsoftemples acrossthe stateand undertake advanceplanning formanaging28,000 Endowments Department temples,65TTD templesandthe5,000newly constructed temples
Naidu called forefficient management ofgovernment-controlled templeswith people's participationandsuggested linkingTTD's Annadanam,Pranadanam,Srivari Sevaand temple construction programmeswith the propagation of Hindu Dharma
He directed officialstodevelop Pranadanam Trustasamodel forTTD's medical services,with the services of expert doctorsutilised
Naidu called forintegrating all hospitals underTTD andexpanding medical servicesinTirupati,including cancer care,eye careand Ayurveda serviceswhile making doctorsSrivari Seva volunteersandutilising their servicesin medical careas wellasteaching programmes
Further,the CM directed officialstomake the systemof33 educational institutions underTTD moreefficientandsuggested doubling hostel capacity
He stressed the needtoexpand education,healthcareand charity servicesonalarge scale
He called forcreation ofaspecial ecosystemreflecting spiritualityandsanctityandurged officialstoensureTTD servicesreach peopleonawider scalewith theparticipation of expert devotees
Framing: Highlighting the Chief Minister's order for speedy construction of 5,000 temples, emphasizing the scale and speed of the temple-building initiative — neutral and factual, reporting the directives and updates without overt emotional language
Facts Included:
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed the TTD and Endowments Department to expedite construction of ̈5,000 temples across Andhra Pradesh and finalise sites
During a review late on Tuesday (September 1, 2026), TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra said proposals had been received for ̈4,192 temples from ̈161 constituencies in ̈28 districts, with ̈967 temples already completed
Construction would be in three categories, prioritising SC, ST, fishermen and weaker-section colonies besides general areas
Naidu also ordered restoration of ̈1,000 ancient temples and called for developing Shiva temples and Shakti Peethas
He directed officials to digitise temple details and prepare management plans for ̈28,000 Endowments temples, ̈65 TTD temples and the proposed new temples
He called for training courses for priests and facilities for idol-making
He asked TTD to expand healthcareand education services, integrate its hospitals, strengthen cancer, eye and Ayurveda care,and involve specialist doctors as Srivari Sevaks
He also sought expansion of TTD’s 33 educational institutions, increased hostel capacity and faster completion of the Srivari temple at Amaravati
Naidu said Tirupati should be developed as a complete divine destination
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ClaimAmaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed TTD and Endowments Department officials to expedite construction of ̈5,000 temples across the stateand finalise sites at the earliest.
ClaimDuring a review late on Tuesday (September 1, 2026), TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra said proposals had been received for ̈4,192 temples from ̈161 constituencies in ̈28 districts, with ̈967 temples already completed.
ClaimHe directed officials to digitise temple details and prepare management plans for ̈28,000 Endowments temples, ̈65 TTD temples and the proposed new temples.
ClaimThe chief minister said that TTD should expand its programmes for promoting Hindu Dharmaand spirituality and directed officials to begin temple works once the proposed sites were finalised.
Claim"Officials should expedite the construction of5,000 temples across the stateand finalise the sites at the earliest," Naidu said in an official release late on Tuesday.
ClaimHe said templeswould be constructed under three categories,with priority given toSC and ST colonies,fishermen settlements,weaker sections' coloniesand general areas.
ClaimHe said countries such asMauritius werealso seeking construction ofLord Venkateswara templesandsuggested developingSrivari templesintospiritual centres forHindus.
ClaimHe directed officials to conduct special courses to prepare priests required forthe templesandformulate a comprehensive planforidol installationand priest training.
ClaimThe chief minister also ordered a restoration of1,000 existing ancient templesandsuggested special focuson developing Shiva templesand Shakti Peethasinthe state.
ClaimNaidu called forefficient management ofgovernment-controlled templeswith people's participationandsuggested linkingTTD's Annadanam,Pranadanam,Srivari Sevaand temple construction programmeswith the propagation of Hindu Dharma.
ClaimNaidu called forintegrating all hospitals underTTD andexpanding medical servicesinTirupati,including cancer care,eye careand Ayurveda serviceswhile making doctorsSrivari Seva volunteersandutilising their servicesin medical careas wellasteaching programmes.