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Two donation boxes stolen from Thrithala temple
Two donation boxes were stolen from Kannannur Bhagavathy Temple in Thrithala, Kerala.
The theft was discovered on Wednesday when the chief priest arrived for the day's rituals and found a temple entrance open.
It is the third theft reported at the temple.
The boxes are usually opened at the end of each month and normally hold between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000 each.
A religious ceremony earlier this month drew many devotees, so temple authorities suspect the boxes may have held more money than usual.
Police inspected the temple and have launched an investigation.
Two donation boxes were stolen from Kannannur Bhagavathy Temple in Thrithala.
The theft came to light when the chief priest arrived for the day’s rituals and found the doors of the nadappanthal open.
Thrithala police inspected the temple and launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from temple authorities.
It was the third theft reported at the temple.
Temple officials said each box usually holds between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, but suspected they may have contained more than usual.
- Who
- The thieves have not been identified. The temple authorities reported the theft to Thrithala police.
- What
- Two donation boxes were stolen from Kannannur Bhagavathy Temple.
- When
- The theft was discovered on Wednesday. The article was published on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Kannannur Bhagavathy Temple in Thrithala.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A navaha yajna was held at the temple and attracted a large number of devotees.
The chief priest arrived for the day’s rituals, found the doors of the nadappanthal open and the two donation boxes missing.
- Stolen items
- Two donation boxes
- Temple
- Kannannur Bhagavathy Temple
- Location
- Thrithala
- Reported thefts
- Third theft at the temple
- Usual amount per box
- ₹4,000 to ₹6,000