An Appeal to Devotees

A Graceful Announcement to the Community: 06-Mar-2026

With the grace of the Almighty, the blessings of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy, and the unwavering support of our devotees, donors, volunteers, and the wider community, we are pleased to share an important and joyful development in the journey of Sri Balaji Temple and Sri Balaji Temple Trust (SBTT), Hamilton.

For several years, the Trust has explored opportunities to expand our temple’s activities and facilities to better serve the growing spiritual and cultural needs of our community. Various options were considered, including purchasing land on the outskirts of Hamilton to build a larger temple complex. However, after careful evaluation, it was determined that such projects were beyond our current financial capacity, and the level of donations required to sustain a long-term loan would be challenging.

Throughout this process, the trustees, patrons, donors, and supporters of the temple have devoted significant time, effort, and thoughtful consideration in finding a viable path forward. On behalf of Sri Balaji Temple Trust, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed their wisdom, time, and encouragement.

A Significant Milestone

By the divine blessings of Sri Balaji, we are now delighted to announce a major achievement.

As shared earlier on the auspicious occasion of Sri Vaikunta Ekadasi, the Trust began discussions regarding the neighbouring property at 52 King Street, with the vision of expanding temple and community activities.

Over the past four months, we have worked closely with Hamilton City Council (HCC) to obtain Resource Consent for the property to be used as a Place of Worship. This has been a careful and dedicated process.

We are pleased to inform the community that, as of this week, the property purchase has become unconditional. Following the approval of Resource Consent, the Trust paid the 10% deposit last Monday. The settlement of the property is expected to take place in the latter part of April 2026.

A Vision for the Future

This development marks an important step toward fulfilling the long-term vision and mission of Sri Balaji Temple Trust.

The newly acquired property will serve as a community hub for Sanathana Dharma, fostering spiritual, cultural, educational, and social activities. With the blessings of Lord Sri Venkateswara, the site will gradually be developed into a venue that supports:

• Spiritual and devotional gatherings

• Cultural programmes celebrating the diversity of Hindu traditions

• Literary and educational activities in multiple languages

• Community engagement and social harmony initiatives

Join Us in this Noble Journey

At this sacred and auspicious moment, Sri Balaji Temple Trust warmly invites members of the community to contribute their time, skills, and support.

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life—whether your contribution is physical, professional, financial, cultural, or spiritual. Your involvement will help strengthen and sustain this mission as we work together to build a vibrant spiritual and cultural centre for present and future generations.

With the blessings of Sri Venkateswara Swamy, may this initiative bring unity, devotion, and prosperity to our entire community.

Support the Project

We invite all devotees to support this sacred project by offering donations, or by setting up an automatic payment—weekly, fortnightly, or monthly—for any amount that you are comfortable contributing.

Once you have set this up, please send a confirmation email to the temple with your name, address, and phone number.

Bank Account Details:

• ASB Bank – A/C: 12-3171-0169613-00

• Westpac – A/C: 03-1568-0478167-00
  
  

OM NAMO SRI VENKATESWARAYA NAMAHA

Bala Bhaskar Tikkisetty
Chairperson – Sri Balaji Temple Trust
Hamilton, New Zealand
📞 021 589 915