Sun Mar 23 08:05:02 UTC 2025: ## Millions in Donations Flood Karnataka Temple During Saint’s Anniversary
**Raichur, Karnataka:** The Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Raichur, Karnataka, has received a massive influx of donations totaling over 34 million rupees (approximately $4.1 million USD) during a recent 30-day celebration. The offerings, made by lakhs of devotees commemorating the birth anniversary of the revered 16th-century saint Raghavendra Swamy, also included 32 grams of gold and 1.24 kg of silver.
A viral video shows over 100 priests meticulously counting the substantial cash donations. The temple’s windfall highlights the immense religious devotion surrounding the saint’s anniversary. The Raghavendra Swamy Mutt previously saw high-profile visitors, including former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty, accompanied by her parents, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murthy, during a visit to a Bengaluru branch of the Mutt last year.
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