INDIA, July 31, 2025 (News18): A News18 feature highlights five of India’s wealthiest Hindu temples, with the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh topping the list at US$40 billion. One of the world’s most visited pilgrimage destinations, Tirupati receives enormous donations from devotees and maintains extensive charitable, educational and religious programs. The list also includes the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, famed for its legendary treasure-filled vaults, along with the Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Maharashtra and the Guruvayur Temple in Kerala.

Beyond their immense wealth, the article emphasizes the temples’ importance as active centers of worship and service. Contributions from devotees help fund temple operations, hospitals, schools, free meal programs and numerous charitable activities. The feature notes that these institutions continue to play a vital role in religious and community life, demonstrating how faith-based giving supports both spiritual and social welfare across India.

Source: https://www.news18.com/photogallery/lifestyle/spirituality/these-are-the-5-richest-hindu-temples-across-india-that-you-can-visit-10133916.html

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