Srisailam temple receives hundi offerings of over Rs 4.78 cr

Srisailam temple receives hundi offerings of over Rs 4.78 cr
X
Font size
FOLLOW ON Google News

Srisailam: The authorities of Sri Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam emptied the temple Hundis on Friday to count the offerings made by devotees over the past month.

According to a press release issued by the temple administration, large amounts of both Indian and foreign currencies were received as offerings from pilgrims who visited the shrine.

The counting process revealed a total collection of ₹4,78,54,875 in Indian currency. Of this, ₹4,70,34,342 was collected from the main temple Hundis, while ₹8,20,533 was received from Hundis placed at the food distribution counters. The donations accounted for a period of 31 days, from May 26 to June 26, 2025, as per the temple officials.

In addition to the Indian currency, a significant amount of foreign currency was also found in the Hundis. This included 842 US dollars, 121 Saudi Riyals, 218 Kuwaiti Dinars, 145 UAE Dirhams, 70 Malaysian Ringgits, 8 Singapore Dollars, 35 British Pounds, 20 Australian Dollars, 30 Hong Kong Dollars, 10 Canadian Dollars, 600 Sri Lankan Rupees and 15 Euros.

The entire counting process was conducted under tight security, including continuous monitoring through CCTV cameras. Temple Executive Officer M Srinivasa Rao personally oversaw the proceedings to ensure transparency and accountability in handling the offerings.

V Narendra Kumar
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

V Narendra Kumar

V Narendra Kumar[email protected]

Narendra Kumar Varikuntla is a seasoned journalist with 15 years of experience in reporting and news coverage. He holds a Master's degree in English Literature. He is Staff Correspondent for The Hans India based in Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh Before embarking on his career in journalism, he worked with Tata Robins Fraser (TRF) as a Confidential Assistant at the Rourkela Steel Plant, where he served for 10 years. His tenure at TRF enabled him to develop strong administrative, communication, and organisational skills, which have significantly contributed to his success in journalism. He began his journalistic career with Deccan Chronicle, where he gained valuable experience in reporting and news gathering. Since 2015, he has been serving as a Staff Correspondent with The Hans India, covering the erstwhile Kurnool district, including Kurnool and Nandyal. During his journalism career, Narendra Kumar has extensively reported on governance, politics, public affairs, social issues, agriculture, and developmental activities. He is known for his commitment to accurate, balanced, and responsible journalism, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. In addition to his journalistic profession, he is actively engaged in agriculture and personally cultivates 10 acres of farmland. His close association with farming provides him with firsthand insight into rural life and farmers' issues, enriching his reporting on agriculture and rural development.

Next Story
Share it