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Tirumala Temple Draws 24.52 Lakh Devotees, Receives Rs 140 Crore in Hundi Offerings in July
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🗓 05 Aug 2026, 11:39 AM
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In July, the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple recorded 24.52 lakh devotees and collected nearly ₹140 crore in hundi offerings, marking a significant influx of pilgrims and donations.
In July 2024, the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh witnessed a record influx of pilgrims, with 24.52 lakh devotees visiting the shrine.
The temple’s annual hundi—an offering box—collected nearly ₹140 crore in donations during the month, reflecting the continued faith and generosity of devotees.
Temple officials noted that the high footfall and substantial contributions are part of a broader trend of increased pilgrimage activity across the country during the summer months.
The Venkateswara Temple, managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), uses the funds for temple upkeep, charitable activities, and infrastructure development.
The temple’s annual hundi—an offering box—collected nearly ₹140 crore in donations during the month, reflecting the continued faith and generosity of devotees.
Temple officials noted that the high footfall and substantial contributions are part of a broader trend of increased pilgrimage activity across the country during the summer months.
The Venkateswara Temple, managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), uses the funds for temple upkeep, charitable activities, and infrastructure development.