Exploring India's Top 7 Richest Temples along with Their Financial Standing


Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala

    With a total worth of almost INR 1,20,000 crores, the temple is the costliest in the world according to records. Its possessions include gold idols, gold, emeralds, ancient silver, diamonds, and brass.

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Tirumala Tirupati Venkateshwara Temple, Andhra Pradesh

    One of the richest temples in the world, it was constructed in the tenth century. According to reports, the temple receives USD 6 million in donations each day from an average of 30,000 visitors.

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Guruvayurappan Temple, Guruvayoor

    This shrine is supposed to have healing properties. More than 50,000 people visit this temple daily, according to records, even though its total worth is estimated to be over INR 2,500 crores.

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Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu

    This temple, which is located at a height of 5200 feet, is the second most popular destination after Tirupati. According to sources, this temple is expected to receive gifts totaling approximately INR 500 crores.

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Shirdi Sai Baba, Maharashtra

    This magnificent temple, which has millions of followers, also makes the list. According to estimates, the temple has 380 kilos of gold and almost INR 1,800 crores in its bank account.

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Golden Temple, Amritsar

    The upper levels of the Gurudwara, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, were constructed using almost 400 kilograms of gold, thus the moniker The Golden Temple. In addition, it is among the richest temples in the nation.

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Sabrimala Temple, Kerala

    In addition, its among the wealthiest temples in the nation. Additionally, according to the data, this temple brings in about INR 230 crore a year from pilgrims.

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