Tuljabhawani Temple Holds 253 kg Gold and 4.6 Tonnes Silver Reserves
The Tuljabhawani Temple Trust in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district has reported substantial precious metal reserves, holding 253.30 kilograms of gold and 4,614.52 kilograms of silver as of March 31, 2026. The trust, which manages one of the state's key places of worship and serves as the family deity for the Bhosale descendants of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, released these figures in a recent report. The data highlights trends in devotee donations over the past three fiscal years. During 2023-24, the temple received 16.49 kg of gold and 260.66 kg of silver. Donations increased slightly in 2024-25 to 17.62 kg of gold and 255.99 kg of silver. However, in the 2025-26 fiscal year, gold donations decreased to 10.78 kg, while silver contributions rose by nearly 10 kg to reach 267.26 kg. This disclosure underscores the significant financial assets held by religious institutions in the region and provides insight into the fluctuating patterns of charitable giving by devotees. The report was issued from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, emphasizing the temple's continued economic and cultural significance in Maharashtra.
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Tuljabhawani Temple Holds 253 kg Gold and 4.6 Tonnes Silver Reserves
The Tuljabhawani Temple Trust in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district has reported substantial precious metal reserves, holding 253.30 kilograms of gold and 4,614.52 kilograms of silver as of March 31, 2026. The trust, which manages one of the state's key places of worship and serves as the family deity for the Bhosale descendants of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, released these figures in a recent report. The data highlights trends in devotee donations over the past three fiscal years. During 2023-24, the temple received 16.49 kg of gold and 260.66 kg of silver. Donations increased slightly in 2024-25 to 17.62 kg of gold and 255.99 kg of silver. However, in the 2025-26 fiscal year, gold donations decreased to 10.78 kg, while silver contributions rose by nearly 10 kg to reach 267.26 kg. This disclosure underscores the significant financial assets held by religious institutions in the region and provides insight into the fluctuating patterns of charitable giving by devotees. The report was issued from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, emphasizing the temple's continued economic and cultural significance in Maharashtra.
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