BC Roads and Buildings Minister Janardhan Reddy, District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya, Srisailam Temple Managing Director M. Srinivasa Rao and others at the bhumi puja of the proposed four-star hotel in Srisailam on Tuesday. | Photo credit: U. SUBRAMANYAM
A four-star hotel will come up at Srisailam, home of the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, in Nandyal district.
The foundation stone of the hotel was laid virtually by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu from Prakasam district, while Roads and Buildings (R&B) Minister BC Janardhan Reddy, Nandyal District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya, Srisailam Temple Trust Chairman P. Ramesh Naidu, City Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao’ and others attended the Pubhuja temple.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Janardhan Reddy said that the NDA government after coming to power decided to build a star hotel for the comfort of the visiting devotees. As part of this, Sri Venkateswara groups were allotted 1.5 acres of land for 33 years to build a hotel. Sri Venkateswara Groups will build a 126-room hotel at a cost of ₹83 crore.
Mr. Janardhan Reddy said that land will also be given on lease to those who want to build hotels and contribute to the development of Srisailam. The minister said the hotel management has been asked to complete the construction of the facility within 18 months. “We look at the construction of the hotel not only as a business opportunity, but also as a solid foundation for the development of tourism and employment opportunities for local youth.
Ms. Rajakumari Ganiya said that Srisailam is not only a place of pilgrimage but also has the potential to become a focal point for the development of tourism in the district. She said the hotel will provide 300 direct jobs and 1,200 indirect jobs on completion. Sri Venkateswara Groups founder Ramaswamy Venkataramana was also present on the occasion.
Published – 11 Nov 2025 18:44 IST
