Gold and Silver Jewelry Also Found in Temple Treasury
Udaipur / Chittorgarh, February 3 – The revered Shri Saanwaliyaji Temple in Rajasthan has recorded a massive offering of approximately ₹23 crore in its fifth phase of donation counting. The counting process, conducted on Monday, revealed a substantial amount collected from the temple treasury (Bhandar) and the offering chamber (Bhent Kaksh). In addition to cash donations, gold and silver jewelry have also been received. The counting of coins collected in the treasury is still pending and will take place on Tuesday.
The entire counting process was carried out in the presence of temple board officials and staff to ensure transparency and accountability.
Fifth Phase of Counting Brings Total Collection to ₹23 Crore
The donation counting process for the Saanwaliyaji Temple began on January 28, 2025, when the temple treasury was opened. By the fourth phase of counting, a total of ₹16.32 crore had been recorded. On Monday, in the fifth phase, another ₹67.54 lakh was counted.
Additionally, ₹5.92 crore was collected from the temple’s offering chamber and online donations. With these latest figures, the cumulative total of cash donations has reached ₹22.92 crore. The final step of the treasury counting process, which involves weighing the coins received as offerings, will take place on Tuesday.
Significant Presence of Temple Officials During Counting
The counting process was closely monitored by Shri Saanwaliyaji Mandir Board officials and senior staff members, including:
- Temple Board Chairman: Bhairulal Gurjar
- Board Members: Sanjay Kumar Mandowara, Ashok Sharma, Mamtesh Sharma, Bhairulal Soni
- Chief Accountant: Raghav Sharma
- Administrative Officer: Nandkishore Tailor
- Establishment Officer: Lehri Lal Gadhari
- Temple In-Charge: Rajendra Sharma
- Security In-Charge: Bherugiri Goswami
- Assistant Security In-Charge: Bihari Lal Gurjar
- Estate Department Officials: Shravan Sharma, Radhe Shyam Ahir
- Representatives from Various Banks and Temple Board Employees
Their presence ensured that the entire process was conducted with utmost diligence and transparency.
Gold and Silver Donations in Temple Treasury
Apart from cash donations, substantial gold and silver offerings were also found in the temple treasury and the offering chamber. The latest figures reveal:
- Gold Collected:
- 168.64 grams from the temple office
- 497 grams from the temple treasury
- Total Gold Received: 665.64 grams
- Silver Collected:
- 80.657 kg from the temple office
- 52.997 kg from the temple treasury
- Total Silver Received: 133.654 kg
These precious offerings will be evaluated and recorded separately.
Final Steps in Counting Process
With the cash, gold, and silver donations accounted for, the only remaining task is the weighing and counting of the coins, which will take place on Tuesday. Given the scale of donations, temple authorities expect a significant amount in coin offerings as well.
The Shri Saanwaliyaji Temple continues to be a prominent spiritual and religious center, attracting devotees from across the country. The overwhelming generosity of devotees showcases deep-rooted faith and devotion towards Lord Krishna, revered as Saanwaliya Seth.
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