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Today, the temples and the Gods preach austerity while they stand for quite the opposite. The extravagance in terms of architecture and sculpture has been present since centuries; but the present day riches of temples in India is astounding to say the least.
There are temples in India that are more rich than all of the richest men in India put together. If there are ancient treasures hidden in one temple, there are income tax saviour accounts in other temples. There are, to this day, devotees who put in half their earnings in an attempt to follow an ancestral practice.
There are also devotees who believe their sins will be washed off at the very moment they contribute huge amounts to the temple account. Whatever be the source of wealth, there are many temples that keep them safe.
Here is a grand list of 6 richest temples in India you must visit to experience the complicated yet beautiful side of the holy land...
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
With breathtaking amount of hidden treasures, Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is the richest temple in India. The temple is one of the 108 holy abodes of Lord Vishnu.
Here, the idol of Lord Vishnu is marvellous where he lies on Anantha, the holy serpent.
Venkateshwara Temple, Tirupati
Located atop the Tirumala hill, the Venkateshwara temple at Tirupati attracts thousands of devotees everyday. The annual Brahmotsava and Vaikunta Ekadashi receives uncountable number of people. The money and gold people offer to their favourite Lord here is unbelievable.
Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu & Kashmir
Nestled in the Trikuta mountains of Jammu & Kashmir, Vaishno Devi temple is the abode of the Mother Goddess. The visit to this holy place is also considered to be a visual pilgrimage given the picturesque setting of the temple.
Somnath Temple, Saurashtra
Located in the Saurashtra region, Somnath temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Pay a visit to this temple which lies on the Western Coast of Gujarat. With exceeding amount of promotion by the tourism department of Gujarat, this temple is a magnet of sizeable coins.
Jagannath Temple, Puri
The annual Rath Yatra draws innumerable devotees to the Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha. Jagannath means the Lord of the Universe. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and hence the Vaishnavites donate huge sums of money to this temple.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the main pilgrim centres for the Hindus. Devotees believe that a dip in the holy Ganges here will wash their sins away. The charm of this place is worth experiencing! On your visit, you could perhaps add to the filling donation pot here...
