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Time of India
10-08-2025
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- Time of India
'Saving of 6 years': Beggar in Karnataka donates Rs 1.8 lakh for temple renovation; villagers find cash stashed in gunny bags
RAICHUR: A 60-year-old beggar from Bijanagera village, along the Raichur-Jambaladinni Road, donated ₹1.83 lakh for the renovation of the local Anjaneyaswamy temple. The funds were accumulated entirely from the alms she collected over the last six years. The temple was recently dedicated to the public, and Rangamma was felicitated of her contribution. Rangamma, originally from Andhra Pradesh, has been residing in Bijanagera for the last 35 years. She has been sustaining herself entirely through begging. Villagers find cash stashed in gunny bags For the past six years, she meticulously stacked up all the alms she collected in three gunny bags. A few weeks ago, villagers, who have been supporting her with food and clothing, built a modest 4x5 ft tinroof shelter for her. The Rs 1 lakh needed to build the shelter was funded by Rangamma, using part of the money she had collected from begging. However, when she moved to her new dwelling, the villagers discovered the three cash-stashed gunny bags. Upon questioning, Rangamma said she intended to donate all that money to the temple. Thereafter, she called some of the village elders to count the contents of the bags. More than 20 villagers toiled for nearly six hours before coming up with the final figure: Rs 1.83 lakh. In addition, Rs 6,000 worth of currency notes were damaged due to dampness. 'According to Rangamma's wish, we have used that money for renovation of the temple,' said Basavaraj Yadav, secretary of Anjaneyaswamy temple service committee. Rangamma primarily begs from bikers, auto drivers and other motorists. She said: 'Drivers, shop owners and small traders give me Rs 10, Rs 20, and sometimes Rs 100. The money I contributed to the temple was all collected in this way.' Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hans India
09-08-2025
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- Hans India
Sankapuram Villagers Celebrate Vijayaraya with Devotion and Festive Procession on Sravana Pournami
Gadwal: The serene Sankapuram village in Aija Mandal came alive with devotion and festivity on Saturday as special poojas were offered to Lord Vijayaraya on the auspicious occasion of Sravana Pournami (full moon day of the Sravana month). The celebrations began early in the morning with a spiritual procession. Devotees, brimming with devotion, carried nindu bindelu (full water pots) on their heads from the historic Anjaneyaswamy temple in the village to the sacred Vijayaraya temple. The journey was filled with devotional bhajans and chants, creating a spiritually charged atmosphere. Upon reaching the temple, an elaborate abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity) was performed using the water brought by the devotees. As part of the traditional offerings, devotees cooked naivedyam (sacred food) in freshly prepared earthen pots within the temple premises. The offerings were presented to the deity with great reverence, after which the prasadam was distributed among the gathering. Adding to the grandeur of the occasion, a shobha yatra (grand procession) was organized. A beautifully decorated kalash (sacred pot) was placed atop a bullock cart, which made its way through the village streets accompanied by music, chants, and colorful decorations. Villagers thronged the procession route, taking part in the celebration with joy and devotion. The day-long event turned Sankapuram into a vibrant hub of cultural and spiritual activity, bringing together people of all ages in a shared expression of faith. The festive mood lingered well into the evening, with the village resonating with the echoes of devotional songs and the spirit of togetherness.
