New Delhi: The storehouse of Lord Shri Sanwaliya Seth was opened in Chittorgarh on November 30. The total amount received from the calculations of the four phases was a record Rs 21,96,45,000 (around Rs 22 crore). The amount obtained from the first phase was Rs 11,34, 75,000, from the second phase was Rs 3,60,000, from the third phase was Rs 4, 27,80,000, and from the fourth phase was Rs 2,73, 90,000.
It is important to note that the calculation of the donations received at the Sanwaliya Seth Temple takes place on the Amavasya (new moon) of every month at the main temple. This time, due to Diwali, the donation box was opened after two months. Devotees from Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat throng the temple in large numbers. With the temple’s growing popularity, devotees from abroad are also now flocking to the temple.
The donation calculation process takes about a week, during which big denomination notes are counted first, followed by smaller notes and coins. The counting of notes is done in the presence of the temple’s management committee president Bhairulal Gurjar, members, administrative officials, and bank staff. After counting the notes, the coins, gold, and silver offerings are weighed, followed by the counting of money orders. Eventually, the total donation amount is revealed. It is believed that this year’s donations will break all previous records.
History of Sanwaliya Seth Temple
The Sanwaliya Seth Temple, located in Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, is famous for its association with Lord Krishna. Legend have it that in 1840, a herdsman named Bhola Ram Gurjar had a dream in which he saw three divine idols buried underground in the village of Bagund. Upon digging the spot, three beautiful idols of Lord Krishna were discovered, just as shown in the dream. One of the idols was taken to Mandaphia, another to Bhadsoda, and the third remained in the place where it was found, in Bagund village. These three locations became temples, all within 5 kilometers of each other. Over time, the three Sanwaliya Seth temples became famous, with a large number of devotees visiting them. Among these, the Mandaphia temple is recognised as the residence of Sanwaliya Ji (the abode of Sanwaliya).
