India's Richest Temples: Billions in Assets, Faith, and Philanthropy

• Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala holds over ₹1.2 lakh crore in treasure, making it the world's richest.
• Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple's assets exceed ₹2.5 lakh crore, with daily donations and significant income from Prasad and hair auctions.
• Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, with an annual income of ₹400-480 crore, dedicates a large portion to hospitals, free food, and education.
• Vaishno Devi Temple attracts over a crore devotees annually, generating ₹500+ crore for pilgrim facilities, hospitals, and universities.
• The Golden Temple, with 750-1500 kg of gold, runs a massive langar feeding over one lakh people daily and supports education/medical services.