Devotee Donates 121 Kg Gold to Lord Venkateswara Swamy
A devotee of Lord Venkateswara Swamy donated 121 kg of gold, valued at approximately Rs 140 crore, as a gesture of gratitude for his entrepreneurial success. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, amassed wealth by selling a significant portion of his company shares.
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In a remarkable gesture of gratitude, a devotee has donated 121 kg of gold to Lord Venkateswara Swamy. This generous deed was revealed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
The offering, valued at around Rs 140 crore, comes as a token from an entrepreneur grateful for his business success. The anonymous donor reaped significant profits by selling 60% of his company shares, amounting to an estimated USD 1.5 billion.
The announcement was made during a 'poverty elimination' programme in Mangalagiri. Naidu highlighted that the gold will adorn the idol of Venkateswara Swamy, which is typically adorned with 120 kg of gold daily.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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