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Huligemma temple hundi receives Rs 1.2 crore in 43 days
Koppal: The Huligemma Devi temple, situated in Huligi of Koppal taluk, collected Rs.1.2 crore in donations within 43 days.
The temple attracts thousands of devotees, particularly during the full moon, new moon, Fridays, and Tuesdays.
Substantial 'dakshine' (Hundi money) accumulates in the offering box during these occasions.
"As the number of devotees is increasing year by year, the income is also increasing significantly," says MH Prakash, the executive officer of the temple, .
The temple administration installed an empty offering box on April 23. Upon opening it on June 5, after 43 days, the collected amount totalled at Rs 1,22,14,042 in cash.
Devotees have also contributed precious items and foodgrains. The recent hundi count revealed 308 grams of gold and 10 kg of silver among the offerings.
The collected funds are transferred to the temple's bank account, which currently holds over Rs 74 crore. An investment of Rs 100 crore was planned for the execution of a master plan concerning the development of the Huligi area, and talks are currently in progress to source 75% of the project expenses from the temple's account funds.
