New Delhi: The Krishna Dham Sanwaliyaji Temple in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district has witnessed an unprecedented surge in donations, receiving a staggering sum of nearly Rs 35 crore. The massive influx of donations, counted in phases over several days, has significantly surpassed all previous records for the temple.
The Sanwaliya Seth Temple is a significant pilgrimage destination for Vaishnav devotees. The counting process, a traditional practice conducted on the Amavasya (new moon) of each month, was spread across multiple phases due to the sheer volume of offerings.
The first three phases alone yielded over Rs 19 crore, with the first revealing Rs 11.34 crore, the second adding Rs 3.60 crore, and the third contributing Rs 4.27 crore. After the sixth phase of counting, the final tally reached a staggering amount of Rs 34,91,95,008, a figure that includes over 2.5 kg of gold and 188 kg of silver.
This remarkable surge in donations is particularly notable as the temple’s treasury remained unopened for two months, deviating from the usual monthly Chaturdashi opening tradition. The delay, due to the Diwali festival, ultimately resulted in an exceptionally large accumulation of donations. The counting commenced on November 30th, only after this two-month period. This unusually high number of donations is apparently an indication of the significant increase in the number of devotees.
The Sanwaliya Seth Temple, situated conveniently on the Chittorgarh-Udaipur highway, has a rich history and spiritual significance. Its origins trace back to 1840 when local milkman Bholaram Gurjar reportedly unearthed three divine idols of Lord Krishna.
Since then, the temple, also known as Shri Sanwaliya Dham, has blossomed into a major pilgrimage site, holding a prominent place among Vaishnav devotees, second only in popularity to Nathdwara.
