Rs 2,000 Notes Found in Temple Hundi: Discovery Sparks Curiosity
In a surprising turn of events, discontinued Rs 2,000 currency notes were discovered in the offering box (hundi) of the Vaikunthapuram Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, located near Tenali in Guntur district. The notes were found during a routine counting of offerings on Thursday, leading to widespread discussions and intrigue.
Temple authorities, along with officials, trust board members, and devotees, were present as the offerings were counted. To their astonishment, a total of 122 discontinued Rs 2,000 notes, worth Rs 2.44 lakh, were found among the contributions. These high-value notes were officially withdrawn from circulation in 2023, raising questions about how and why they ended up in the temple’s hundi.
While the discovery left temple staff surprised, it has ignited speculation about the intentions behind the donation. Was the donor unaware that the currency was no longer valid, or did they believe that offering the defunct notes would bring divine blessings? The mystery surrounding this act has captured public attention, with many curious about the motivations of the anonymous devotee.
The incident raises broader questions regarding the circulation and handling of withdrawn currency notes and their place in religious offerings.
