Endowment dept to put up boards before temples that money won’t be used elsewhere

BENGALURU: The Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department has decided to ensure temple funds are used solely for temple development.

Previously, temple funds were being used for other purposes. To prevent this, boards will be installed at temples stating that funds should only be used for temple development. The move to put up boards will begin with the Savadatti Yellamma temple in the first week of December.

There are over 35,000 temples under the Muzrai Department’s jurisdiction, with 205 Category-A temples generating significant revenue. There are 139 Category-B temples and 34,000 temples which are listed under Category-C. Every temple has its own uniqueness; with devotees making offerings and donating money to the temples in the offering box, and crores of rupees are collected from all the temples.

The Endowment Department has decided to use that money  exclusively for temple development not for other purposes. The money will be used for the temple’s maintenance and development. The boards will be installed at temples from December, beginning with the Savadatti Yellamma Temple. This move aims to prevent misuse of temple money and ensure transparency.