Varanasi: Varanasi's Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple has seen an extraordinary surge in donations, with devotees contributing over Rs 7 crore in cash to the temple's 'Hundis (donation boxes)' in just one month. This figure represents only the donations counted so far, with additional Hundis, especially those for gold and silver, yet to be tallied.
Despite the temple administration's decision to halt ticket sales, including for Sugam Darshan and Aarti, in response to the overwhelming crowds following the Maha Kumbh, the outpouring of devotion from visitors has been unprecedented.
Talking to the media, Shambhu Sharan Singh, the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, shared the staggering details of this record-breaking generosity, saying, "The number of pilgrims has been rising steadily, especially as devotees return from the Maha Kumbh.
"This has been the highest number of pilgrims since the completion of the temple corridor. In the last month alone, nearly 1.5 crore pilgrims have visited, making it essential to halt all ticketed entry to ensure a smooth and orderly darshan experience. (IANS)
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