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The temple town of Vontimitta in Andhra Pradesh is poised for a historic makeover, with experts appointed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to install a 600-foot statue of Lord Rama and develop the town into a national spiritual and tourist hub, said an official of the trust.

At the heart of the proposal is the monumental statue, to be installed in the middle of Vontimitta’s famous temple tank. If completed, it will rank among the tallest Rama statues in the world, towering over the waters near the ancient Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple and serving as a magnet for pilgrims and visitors.

“The goal is not only to construct a monumental statue but also to develop Vontimitta as a landmark destination that draws devotees and tourists for decades to come,” a senior TTD official said.

The master plan, prepared by the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, was recently submitted to the authorities. “It projects a sharp rise in pilgrim inflows over the next 30 years and recommends comprehensive infrastructural upgrades to position Vontimitta as a world-class spiritual destination,” said the official.

 

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Vontimitta is easily accessible by road and rail, making it well-placed for large-scale tourism development, because of its strategic location between the Kadapa–Renigunta National Highway and the Chennai–Mumbai railway line.

The plan outlines beautification of the temple tank, landscaped surroundings and the creation of a “visually stunning environment” to enhance the darshan experience. Alongside the statue, the town will see multiple development programmes integrating modern facilities such as improved connectivity, amenities for pilgrims and cultural spaces — all while retaining Vontimitta’s spiritual character.

The project, once approved, is expected to redefine Vontimitta’s place on India’s spiritual map, putting the town alongside the country’s most iconic pilgrimage and heritage centres.

 

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