Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Vijayawada Durga Temple Hundi Collection Crosses Rs 2.6 Crore
The Durga temple in Vijayawada counted the money and gifts devotees placed in its hundis.
From September 23 to October 7, it received more than Rs 2.6 crore in cash.
That works out to an average of about Rs 18.6 lakh each day.
People also gave 186 grams of gold and 2.605 kilograms of silver.
Some offerings were foreign money from many countries.
Temple staff counted the offerings at Mallikarjuna Maha Mandapam.
Executive Officer VK Seena Naik supervised the counting.
The temple collected Rs 2,60,73,491 in cash through its hundis from September 23 to October 7.
The average daily cash collection was Rs 18,62,392.21.
Devotees also offered 186 grams of gold and 2.605 kilograms of silver.
The hundis included foreign currency from several countries, including US dollars, euros and Australian dollars.
Counting took place at Mallikarjuna Maha Mandapam under the supervision of Executive Officer VK Seena Naik.
- Who
- The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam and its devotees.
- What
- The temple collected Rs 2,60,73,491 in cash, as well as gold, silver and foreign currency.
- When
- The reported collection covered September 23 to October 7; counting was conducted on Wednesday.
- Where
- At the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada; counting took place at Mallikarjuna Maha Mandapam.
- Why
- The reported amounts were offerings placed by devotees in the temple hundis.
- Cash collection
- Rs 2,60,73,491
- Collection period
- September 23 to October 7 (14 days)
- Average daily cash collection
- Rs 18,62,392.21
- Gold offerings
- 186 grams
- Silver offerings
- 2.605 kilograms
- Counting location
- Mallikarjuna Maha Mandapam
- Counting supervisor
- Executive Officer VK Seena Naik