Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Tamarind Theft at Yadagirigutta Temple Sparks Investigation
Someone stole a bunch of tamarind from a temple kitchen.
The temple uses a lot of tamarind to make food for the people who visit.
The temple and the government both made groups to figure out who took the tamarind.
The police found two people who might be involved.
Some people think the temple should be more focused on things like making it easier to visit, instead of spending time on the tamarind theft.
60 kg of tamarind was stolen from the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam kitchen in Yadagirigutta.
The theft occurred approximately 15 days prior to the report.
Two high-level committees, one from the temple and another from the Endowments Department, were formed to investigate.
Police identified two suspects working in the temple kitchen.
Devotees have questioned the focus on the tamarind theft, citing other unmet needs.
- Who
- Investigation involving temple officials, Endowments Department, and the police. Two kitchen workers are suspects.
- What
- Theft of 60 kg of tamarind.
- When
- Approximately 15 days before the report.
- Where
- Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam kitchen in Yadagirigutta.
- Why
- Theft is under investigation.
Devotees' Concerns
Temple/Endowment Department Response
Prioritization of issues
Devotees' Concerns
Focus should be on improving pilgrim amenities such as reducing wait times, rather than spending time on the tamarind theft.
Temple/Endowment Department Response
Theft needs to be investigated and resolved regardless of other ongoing issues.
- Stolen Item
- 60 kg tamarind
- Temple
- Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Yadagirigutta
- Tamarind Usage
- Approx. 800 kg daily
- Daily Pulihora Sachets
- 15,000-20,000
- Kitchen Staff
- 92 people