Bhubaneswar, July 25: The Majhighariani Temple in Rayagada received a donation of nearly one crore rupees from its hundi (donation box).

According to sources, when the hundi of Rayagada’s presiding deity, Maa Majhighariani, was opened on Wednesday after about four months, a total of Rs 99,15,422 in cash, 53 grams of gold, and 2 kg of silver were recovered.

Additionally, foreign currencies, including 20 pounds from England, 10 pounds, 20 dollars from the USA, 20 dollars from Canada, and 100 Thai baht, were found in the hundi box.

The counting process began at 9 am on Wednesday under tight security provided by local police and continued until 9:30 pm. About 200 volunteers were deployed for the task. The local tehsildar, endowment department officials, temple trust board members, and other prominent personalities were present during the counting.

The hundi was last opened on March 18, at which time donations amounted to Rs 89,72,225, along with 62 grams of gold, 2.3 kg of silver ornaments, and 65 foreign currencies.

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