Indian Overseas Bank has recently launched an online facility for donations to the Shree Kashi Vishwanath Mandir Trust. This initiative demonstrates the bank’s commitment to embracing technology to preserve and enhance the sanctity of the cultural heritage site.
To facilitate donations to the temple, the bank has also opened its first savings bank account for the Shree Kashi Vishwanath Mandir Trust at Varanasi Cantonment. Devotees who wish to donate online can visit the bank’s website or opt for NEFT/RTGS transfers to the Mandir Trust’s Savings Bank account.
Benefits and Tax Deductions for Donors
Donors who contribute to the Shree Kashi Vishwanath Mandir Trust can avail the benefits of income tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for their contributions.
About Indian Overseas Bank
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) was established on February 10, 1937, with the primary objective of specializing in foreign exchange business in banking to extend the bank’s reach globally. It was one of the 14 major banks nationalized in 1969. As of December 31, 2023, Indian Overseas Bank operates 3226 branches, 4 overseas branches, 3516 ATMs & CDMs, and 2 Digital Banking units, with aggregate deposits of Rs. 2.78 Lakh Crores and Advances of Rs. 2.16 Lakh crores, resulting in a total business mix of Rs. 4.94 Lakh crores.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is a Hindu pilgrimage site and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines. The presiding deity is known by the names Vishwanath and Vishweshwara, literally meaning Lord of the Universe.
