Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Vijayawada Durga Temple Collections Cross ₹2.08 Crore in Fortnight
The Durga Temple in Vijayawada counted money donated by devotees over 14 days.
The donations totaled more than ₹2.08 crore.
People gave money in both notes and coins.
They also donated gold and silver.
Some visitors offered foreign currencies from several countries.
The temple received an average of about ₹14.92 lakh each day.
Officials said they did not find any old ₹2,000, ₹1,000 or ₹500 notes.
They said the offerings showed continued support for Goddess Kanaka Durga before the festive season.
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam collected ₹2,08,91,285 through hundials over 14 days.
The collection period ran from September 9 to September 23 at Indrakeeladri.
Offerings included 203 grams of gold and 2.674 kilograms of silver.
Cash comprised ₹2,01,06,285 in notes and ₹7,85,000 in coins.
Officials said no old ₹2,000, ₹1,000 or ₹500 notes were found, while devotees also offered foreign currency.
- Who
- Devotees contributed offerings to Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, also known as the Durga Temple.
- What
- The temple recorded hundial collections totaling ₹2,08,91,285, along with gold, silver and foreign currency.
- When
- Over 14 days, from September 9 to September 23.
- Where
- At Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada.
- Why
- Temple officials said the offerings reflected devotees’ continued contributions ahead of the festive season, when pilgrim footfall traditionally increases.
- Total collection
- ₹2,08,91,285
- Collection period
- September 9 to September 23, over 14 days
- Average daily offering
- ₹14,92,234.64
- Gold and silver
- 203 grams of gold and 2.674 kilograms of silver
- Cash breakdown
- ₹2,01,06,285 in currency notes and ₹7,85,000 in coins
- Old notes
- No old ₹2,000, ₹1,000 or ₹500 notes were found
- Foreign currency
- Offerings included US dollars, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars, Malaysian ringgit, UAE dirhams, Saudi riyals, Qatari riyals, British pounds, euros, Egyptian pounds and smaller Omani denominations