By Archisha Yadav | September 2, 2024
The Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is considered the richest temple in the world. It is known for its massive hidden vaults containing gold, jewels, and valuable artefacts.
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The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is famous for its daily offerings and donations from devotees. It receives gold, money, and valuables from millions of pilgrims each year.
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This Temple in Maharashtra is one of the wealthiest temples in India. Devotees from around the world donate generously in cash, gold, and other offerings.
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This temple, situated in the Trikuta Mountains, is known for its wealth accumulated from offerings by millions of pilgrims who visit each year.
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Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple is famous for its celebrity devotees and regular donations. It has a significant collection of gold and monetary offerings from worshippers.
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Also known as Harmandir Sahib, is the spiritual centre of Sikhism. It receives large donations of gold, jewellery, and cash, making it one of the wealthiest temples in India.
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The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, is renowned not only for its architectural beauty but also for its wealth, gathered from donations and offerings over centuries.
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Located in Odisha, this temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra and the wealth it has accumulated over time from offerings and land donations by devotees and kings.
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Located in Varanasi, this is one of the holiest Hindu temples. It is known for its gold-plated spire and dome, along with the generous donations it receives from devotees worldwide.
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One of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva, the Somnath Temple is not only historically significant but also known for its wealth, comprising donations of gold, silver, and cash.
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