Male Mahadeshwara Temple Surpasses Rs 100 Crore, Becomes Karnataka's Second Wealthiest
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Male Mahadeshwara Temple Crosses Rs 100 Crore, Becomes Karnataka's Second Richest
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News18•25-03-2026, 12:23
Male Mahadeshwara Temple Crosses Rs 100 Crore, Becomes Karnataka's Second Richest
•Sri Male Mahadeshwara Temple at MM Hills has surpassed Rs 100 crore in annual income, making it the second highest revenue-generating temple in Karnataka.
•The temple's income is projected to exceed Rs 130 crore for the current financial year, showing a consistent upward trend.
•Major festivals like Maha Shivaratri, Ugadi, and Deepavali significantly boost revenue, with a record single-day hundi collection of Rs 3.3 crore during Maha Shivaratri.
•Annual footfall ranges from 50 to 65 lakh devotees, supported by improved infrastructure, road connectivity, accommodation, and cleanliness.
•Revenue sources include hundi collections, laddu prasada sales (Rs 6 crore profit this year), shop rentals, guest houses, petrol bunks, sevas, poojas, and rituals.