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Famous temples in India where offering money is strictly prohibited, you won't find a single donation box.


Famous temples in India where offering money is strictly prohibited, you won't find a single donation box.

Suspense Crime, Digital Desk : Almost every temple in India has a donation box where devotees, of their own free will and ability, contribute money, jewelry, and various other valuable offerings, strengthening their unwavering faith and belief.There are some temples across the country, including Lord Tirupati Balaji, where donations amount to crores of rupees annually. However, there are also some temples across the country where monetary donations are strictly prohibited.This may sound a bit surprising, but it is true. Let us know which are those temples where there is neither a donation box nor money is accepted.Jalaram Bapa TempleThe Jalaram Bapa Temple in Virpur, located about 52 kilometers from Rajkot in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, does not accept donations. This tradition began in the year 2000. Those associated with Jalaram Bapa's family explain, "We simply wish to feed people with a sincere and honest heart."There are very simple reasons for not accepting donations at the temple. Even if someone voluntarily expresses a desire to donate, we encourage them to donate to someone in need. We want people to come here with devotion, have darshan, and receive prasad.Shri Prakasheshwar Mahadev TempleThe famous Shri Prakasheshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the state of Uttarakhand, is one of those temples where no gifts, offerings, or donations are accepted.Shri Prakasheshwar Mahadev Temple was established by Guruji Shivdas Ji of Haridwar.Lord Venkateshwara Balaji TempleIn Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, there is a temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara Balaji where donations are not accepted. This temple also lacks a donation box. The temple is said to be approximately 5,000 years old and is located near Osman Lake in Hyderabad. It is also known as the Chilkur Balaji Temple.

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