Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Delhi Man Gifts Rs 2 Crore Golden Bhagavad Gita
A man from Delhi named Lakshminarayanan gave a very special gift to a temple in Udupi, Karnataka.
He gifted a Bhagavad Gita that is written on gold pages.
This golden Gita is worth Rs 2 crore and has all 700 verses of the Bhagavad Gita engraved on it.
The gift was given during a special celebration called World Gita Paryaya.
The temple is going to keep this golden Gita in a safe place where people can see it.
The temple leaders say that this gift is not just about the money but about showing love and respect for the Bhagavad Gita.
It is a reminder that people can show their faith in new and beautiful ways.
A Delhi devotee gifted a golden Bhagavad Gita worth Rs 2 crore to Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt.
The Gita has all 700 verses engraved on gold-plated pages.
The gift was presented during the World Gita Paryaya celebrations.
A grand procession was organized to mark the dedication of the golden Gita.
The golden Gita will be displayed in a high-security, climate-controlled glass enclosure.
- Who
- Lakshminarayanan, a Delhi devotee
- What
- Gifted a golden Bhagavad Gita worth Rs 2 crore
- When
- January 9, 2026, during World Gita Paryaya celebrations
- Where
- Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt, Karnataka
- Why
- To express devotion and as part of a larger spiritual initiative
- Donor
- Lakshminarayanan (Delhi devotee)
- Recipient
- Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt
- Value
- Rs 2 crore
- Material
- Gold-plated pages
- Verses
- 700 verses across 18 chapters
- Location
- Udupi, Karnataka
- Occasion
- World Gita Paryaya celebrations
- Preservation
- Bulletproof, climate-controlled glass enclosure