
The Ayodhya Ram Mandir has received donations worth ₹25 crore in a month after the successful completion of the consecration ceremony of the statue of Ram Lalla on January 22, 2024. The donations include 25 kg of gold and silver ornaments, as well as cheques, drafts, and cash. The State Bank of India (SBI) has installed four automatic high-tech counting machines at the temple to manage the heavy inflow of cash.
Nature of Donations
According to Prakash Gupta, an official of the Ram temple trust, the donations received include items made of silver and gold that cannot be used in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple. However, considering the devotion of the devotees, the trust is accepting jewelry, utensils, and materials made of gold and silver.
Increase in Donations Expected
The Ram Mandir Trust is expecting an increase in donations around the Ram Navami celebrations, with around 50 lakh devotees expected to be present in Ayodhya. To manage the increased donations, a dozen computerized counters have been set up by the trust to issue receipts, and additional donation boxes are being kept at the temple premises. Furthermore, a big and well-equipped counting room will be constructed at the Ram temple premises in the near future.
Handling of Gold, Silver, and Precious Materials
Anil Mishra, a trustee of the Ram temple trust, has stated that the gold, silver, and other precious materials received as gifts will be handed over to the Government of India for melting and maintenance. The trust has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI), which will assume complete accountability for the gathering of contributions, donations, checks, drafts, and cash, ensuring their collection and subsequent deposition into the bank.
In conclusion, the Ayodhya Ram Mandir has received ₹25 crore worth of donations in a month after the consecration ceremony of the statue of Ram Lalla. The donations include gold, silver, cheques, drafts, and cash. The State Bank of India has installed high-tech counting machines to manage the heavy inflow of cash. The trust is accepting jewelry, utensils, and materials made of gold and silver. An increase in donations is expected during the Ram Navami celebrations, and a counting room will be constructed at the temple premises. The gold, silver, and precious materials received will be handed over to the Government of India for melting and maintenance