Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Mathura Temple Trust to Test Metal Donation Purity
A temple trust in Mathura is getting a computerised machine to check metal donations.
The machine can identify 20 different metals.
It can test an item without breaking it.
Donors can watch the test happen.
They will receive a copy of the results with their donation receipt.
Their signature and mobile phone number will be recorded on the report.
Testing will happen while donations are counted under CCTV cameras.
The new system is intended to make donation handling more transparent and is expected to start on October 11.
The Sri Krishna Janmasthan Sewa Sansthan will introduce a computerised machine to test metal donations.
The machine can detect 20 different metals without breaking or damaging donated items.
Testing will take place during donation counting under CCTV surveillance and prescribed procedures.
Donors can witness the test and will receive the report with their donation receipt.
The system is scheduled to begin during Navratri on October 11, with recordings preserved for six months.
- Who
- The Sri Krishna Janmasthan Sewa Sansthan, whose secretary Kapil Sharma announced the measure.
- What
- A computerised machine will test the purity and composition of metal donations.
- When
- The announcement was made on October 2, and the machine is expected to become operational from Navratri on October 11.
- Where
- The Sri Krishna Janmasthan temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To increase transparency in the handling and counting of metal donations.
- Organisation
- Sri Krishna Janmasthan Sewa Sansthan
- Location
- Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
- Testing capacity
- The machine can detect 20 different metals.
- Testing method
- It tests metal in its original form without breaking it.
- Donor documentation
- Donors receive a test report and donation receipt; the report includes their signature and mobile phone number.
- Supervision
- Testing and counting will take place under CCTV surveillance, with workers, security guards and independent observers present.
- Recording retention
- CCTV recordings will be preserved for six months.
