Karnataka: Savadatti Yellamma Temple Records ₹9.92 Crore In Devotee Donations

(MENAFN- AsiaNet News)

Devotees have shown remarkable generosity at the famous Savadatti Yellamma Temple in Belagavi district, one of Karnataka’s most prominent pilgrimage sites. The temple recently completed a four-day counting of offerings deposited in its donation boxes, revealing crores of rupees in cash along with significant amounts of gold and silver jewelry. According to the temple management, the total cash collection for the 2025–26 financial year has reached an impressive ₹9.92 crore, highlighting the unwavering faith of devotees who visit the shrine throughout the year.

Huge Collection of Cash and Jewelry

The latest counting, conducted from March 9 to March 12, recorded offerings worth ₹3.07 crore. This amount is especially notable, as another counting had taken place just a week earlier.

A detailed breakdown shows ₹2.78 crore in cash, along with 100 grams of gold jewelry valued at ₹16.16 lakh. Additionally, officials recovered around 4 kilograms and 547 grams of silver items, valued at ₹12.35 lakh.

The counting process was a massive effort. Hundreds of temple staff members, supported by local college students, participated to ensure the process was carried out smoothly and transparently.

Total Collections for the Year

The overall counting for the year, which started on March 3 and ended on March 12, revealed even larger figures. During this period, officials recorded ₹3.72 crore in cash, along with gold worth ₹17.66 lakh and silver worth ₹14.27 lakh.

The Secretary of the Renuka Yellamma Temple Development Authority later shared the consolidated figures for the 2025–26 financial year. According to official data, the total gold collected so far is valued at ₹74.889 lakh, while silver offerings amount to ₹38.35 lakh.

With devotees continuing to contribute generously, the total cash collection for the year has reached an impressive ₹9.92 crore, reflecting the deep devotion and faith associated with the historic temple.